Vol 2 - Civil Specs

CONSTRUCTION OF MEDICAL STORE
AT JALAN BANI BU ALI POLYCLINIC

GOVERNORATE OF SOUTH SHARQIYAH
SULTANATE OF OMAN
TENDER DOCUMENT
SPECIFICATIONS:
CIVIL AND BUILDING WORKS
(VOLUME 2 OF 4)
AUGUST 2020
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF PROJECTS

AND ENGINEERING AFFAIRS
Ministry of Health Construction of Medical Store at Jalan Bani Bu Ali Polyclinic
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
CONSTRUCTION OF MEDICAL STORE

AT JALAN BANI BU ALI POLYCLINIC
GOVERNORATE OF SOUTH SHARQIYAH
SULTANATE OF OMAN
TENDER DOCUMENTS
INDEX
1. VOLUME 1 OF 4 PRIME DOCUMENT
2. VOLUME 2 OF 4 SPECIFICATIONS –
CIVIL & BUILDING WORKS
3. VOLUME 3 OF 4 SPECIFICATIONS – MEP

MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING INSTALLATIONS
4. VOLUME 4 OF 4 BILL OF QUANTITIES
Directorate General of Projects & Engineering Affairs

CIVIL AND BUILDING WORKS SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME 2 OF 4
CIVIL AND BUILDING WORKS SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
SL. SECTION PAGE TOTAL

DESCRIPTION
NO. REF. FROM TO PAGES
01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A A-1 A-18 18
02 SITE WORKS
DEMOLITION & ALTERATIONS B-1 B-1/1 B-1/3 3
EXCAVATION B-2 B-2/1 B-2/4 4
DISPOSAL B-3 B-3/1 1
FILLING B-4 B-4/1 B-4/6 6
SURFACE TREATMENT AND B-5 B-5/1 B-5/3 3
TERMITE CONTROL
03 CONCRETE WORK C C/1 C/25 25
04 BLOCK/BRICK WORK D D/1 D/7 7

(MASONRY)
05 METAL WORKS
NON-STRUCTURAL METAL E-1 E-1/1 E-1/8 8
WORKS
STRUCTURAL METAL WORKS E-2 E-2/1 E-2/5 5
06 CARPENTRY AND JOINERY

WOODWORK F F/1 F/9 9
BUILT-IN FURNITURE F F/10 F/13 4
WOODEN FURNITURE F F/14 F/16 3

VOLUME 2 OF 4 (Cont’d)
CIVIL AND BUILDING WORKS SPECIFICATIONS (Cont’d)
CONTENTS
SL. SECTION PAGE TOTAL

DESCRIPTION
NO. REF. FROM TO PAGES
07 THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION

ROOF SCREEDS G-1 G-1/1 1
WATER PROOFING G-2 G-2/1 G-2/6 6
INSULATION G-3 G-3/1 G-3/3 3
TERRACING G-4 G-4/1 1
08 DOORS & WINDOWS

DOORS H-1 H-1/1 H-1/3 3
WINDOWS H-2 H-2/1 H-2/3 3
IRON MONGERY H-3 H-3/1 H-3/17 17
GLAZING H-4 H-4/1 H-4/4 4
DOORS & WINDOWS H-5 H-5/1 H-5/5 5
SUBMITTALS
09 FINISHES
FLOOR FINISHES J-1 J-1/1 J-1/10 10
WALL FINISHES J-2 J-2/1 J-2/6 6
PAINTING AND DECORATING J-3 J-3/1 J-3/11 11
10 MISCELLANEOUS
SUSPENDED CEILINGS SC SC/1 SC/4 4

SECTION “A”
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01. GENERAL
The Conditions of Contract, Drawings and all other Contract Documents shall be read in
conjunction this Specification. Matters referred to, shown or described in one are not
necessarily repeated in the other and one shall be deemed to be complementary to the
other. Portions relating to workmanship and /or materials not required for the project shall be
deemed no to apply unless work is added under a variation order which includes such
workmanship or materials.
Any ambiguity between the Tender Drawings, Specification & Bill of Quantities shall be
referred to the Employer for clarification not later than 21 days before the date fixed for the
submission of tender. Any ambiguity noticed during the execution of the project shall be
referred to the Engineer for a ruling, but no adjustment in the cost shall be allowed. In any
case the order of precedence of the tender documents shall be as follows:
(1) The Drawings

(2) The Specification
(3) The Priced Bill of Quantities
Notwithstanding the sub-division of the Specification into various headings, every part of it is
to be deemed supplementary to every other part and is to be read with it, so far as it may be
practicable so to do, or when the context so admits.
The Specification covers the construction, completion and maintenance of Medical Store at
Jalan Bani Bu Ali Polyclinic, South Sharqiyah Governorate along with the related
mechanical & electrical works and external works as per the Tender Documents.
02. APPROVED BY THE ENGINEER
‘Approved’ or ‘Approval’ where used in this Specification shall mean the written approval of
the Engineer.
03. MATERIALS, GOODS AND WORKMANSHIP
The materials and goods supplied to this Contract shall be of the best quality, new and
complying to relevant National Standards and/or B.S. Codes of Practice & standards or an
equivalent International Standard as approved, of power usage in Oman and/or the Middle
East to the approval of the Engineer. Supplier of materials and goods should have an
agency which exists in Oman with suitable and reliable back-up service. Such agency should
have an experience of at least ten years in Oman in similar types of works. The quality
should be considered normal for high-class Government buildings. Engineer’s decision will
be final in the final selection of materials and no extra cost will be entertained or a result of
the Engineer’s decision in such matters.
Materials manufactured specifically for use in hospitals shall conform to the requirements of
Hospital Technical Memorandum (HTM), published by the Department of Health and Social
Security, U.K.
Civil and Building Works Specifications A/1

The Contractor shall ensure that all workmanship in so far as they apply to this Contract shall
comply in every respect with the requirement of the above mentioned Standards and
Specifications or any other equivalent National Standard or Specification approved by the
Engineer, and by local By-Law.
The Contractor shall keep at site copies of all relevant National Standards and British Codes
of Practice and Standards referred in these Specifications throughout the period of the
Contract. These shall be latest editions and shall include all revisions/addenda thereof.
The whole of the Works shall be supervised by the competent personnel and shall be carried
out only by qualified agents, technical assistants, labour, etc.
Where the quality of materials is not specified by any of the above mentioned Standards or
other Approved National Standard or a definite Supplier is not named, the quality shall be the
best obtainable and the workmanship shall be of the highest possible standard to the
Engineer whose decision shall be final and binding.
04. APPROVED MANUFACTURERS
Where proprietary materials are referred to in these Specifications by stating specific

manufactures and trade names, the intention is to establish the type and quality of materials
required. The Contractor may substitute similar materials of alternate manufacture after
seeking Engineer’s approval.
Reference in the documents to approved manufactures shall be constructed as establishing

a standard of quality and not as limiting competition.
The Contractor shall include in his prices for supplying the items or materials from the
approved manufacturers.
Particular attention of the Contractor is drawn to the provision of tender regulations issued by
the Royal Decree No.86/84. Preferability to national products over similar foreign products
shall always be given in order to encourage national industrial production.
05. MANUFACTURERS’ INSTRUCTIONS
All items of materials shall be delivered to the Site in the manufacturers original unopened
containers with the manufacturer brand and name clearly marked on.
All items or materials shall be assembled, mixed, fixed, applied or otherwise incorporated in
the Works in accordance with the printed instructions of the manufacturer of the items or
materials.
In the event the manufacturers insist that they either fix/incorporate the material or supervise
the fixing/incorporation then it shall be deemed to be considered so in the Tender.

06. TESTS ON MATERIALS AND WORKS
The Contractor shall make necessary arrangements for the testing of materials and works as
necessary. The Contractor shall also provide such labour, materials and transport as the
Engineer may require assisting him in carrying out testing and checking on
materials/workmanship.
The Contractor shall provide water, fuel and electricity necessary for testing the mechanical
and electrical engineering installations.
07. CURING THE WORKS
Contractor shall provide for properly curing all cement-based construction in order to keep
shrinkage cracks to a minimum and to ensure that cement becomes fully set.
08. DRYING THE WORKS
The Contractor shall dry out and control the humidity of the works as may be necessary to
facilitate the progress and satisfactory completion of the works, including the works of
nominated Sub-Contractors and Contractors or others employed direct by the Employer.
The Contractor may use the permanent air conditioning installation partly or wholly for this
purpose as and when available, including the provision of qualified attendant staff, fuel and
equipment. Any damage to the permanent air conditioning installation shall be made good.
09. SAMPLES AND ORDERING MATERIALS
The Contractor shall submit sample of materials which he intends to use in the executions of
the entire works prior to use in the works and as and when required by the Engineer. Work
executed or materials supplied which do not conform in all respects to samples accepted and
approved by the Engineer shall be rejected and be replaced by the Contractor by the
approved materials at his own cost.
Upon receipt of the Engineer’s order to commence the Works, the Contractor shall
immediately seek approval from the Engineer for all materials specified in the Contract and
thereafter place orders for all required materials and will be held responsible for any delays
occurring due to late submission for Engineer’s approval and due to late placing of such
orders. Reasons of non-availability and delays in delivery will not be entertained at any time
during the duration of the contract.
The Contractor shall, if so requested by the Engineer, make available to him all documents in
connection with the ordering of materials for the Works, showing agreed delivery dates,
sources of supply and the like.
In the case of Contractor’s proposal for a substitute material, the Contractor shall search for
suitable substitute and shall be solely liable for any loss or delay of time thereof.

The Contractor shall furnish during the mobilisation period, a schedule indicating the dates of
submission of request for approval of all materials to be incorporated in the works. The
schedule shall also include particulars of approval dates required, placement of order,
expected delivery dates, actual delivery to site, etc. The schedule shall be reviewed, update
and adapted from time to time.
10. SITE LEVELS
All dimensions and levels shown on the drawings shall be verified by the Contractor on the
site. During the mobilisation period, the Contractor shall produce a grid of existing ground
levels at 5 metre. These levels must be agreed by the Engineer prior to commencement of
excavation. The site level book shall be maintained and all levels are to be recorded prior to
and after excavation. Grid levels of the site shall be plotted and submitted to the Engineers
for approval.
11. PROTECTION OF THE WORKS
The Contractor shall be cover up and protect from damage due to inclement weather or from
any other cause all new work executed. Any damage caused shall be made good by the
Contractor at his own expense.
12. PLANT ATTACHED TO BUILDING/STRUCTURE
If the Contractor proposes to use any type of plant which places any load on the existing
structure the Contractor must furnish full details to the Engineer for approval before the work
is actually commenced, such approval shall be at the absolute discretion of the Engineer.
If necessary and architecturally acceptable, the structure may be strengthened in order to

carry such loads but the Contractor will be responsible for any resulting extra expense and
for making good to the satisfaction of the Engineers any damage to the permanent structure
which may be caused by his plant.
No load in excess of the design loading shall be placed on any part of the structure without
the written permission of the Engineer. If such permission is granted any member which is
subject to such excess loading shall be strengthened and supported to the satisfaction of the
Engineer. The Contractor shall be responsible for any resulting extra expense and for
making good to the satisfaction of the Engineer any damage to the permanent structure,
which may be caused by excess loading.
13. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY
The Contractor shall protect and keep free form damage due to all contracting operations
under this Contract all adjoining properties and make good any damage so caused.

14. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
The Contractor shall ensure that all vehicles travelling to and from the site take special care
in the vicinity of the site to avoid any danger to personnel. The Contractor shall adhere
strictly to the local Police regulations. The speed limit of vehicles shall not exceed 20
km/hour within the site premises.
15. MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ROADS
The Contractor shall maintain public and private roads, footpaths, ditches, kerbs and the like
and shall keep the approaches to the site free from excavated materials, dust, mud, litter and
debris. The Contractor shall make good any damage caused by his own or any Sub-
Contractors or supplier’s transport.
16. CO-ORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES
The Contractor shall co-ordinate his work with other agencies employed by the Employer and
ensure that the work of other agencies is not hampered in any way during the execution of
the Contract and during maintenance period.
17. CONTROL OF NOISE AND POLLUTION
The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to control the level of noise and pollution
caused by the progress of the works.
18. METHOD STATEMENTS
For all major items of construction or if requested by the Engineer, the Contractor shall
submit a method statement. The method statement shall be in sufficient details to enable the
Engineer to decide whether, if the methods are adhered to, the works can be executed in
accordance with the drawings and specifications. Method statements may be required for
both permanent and temporary works. As a minimum, the method statement shall include:
- description of method of construction.

- description of temporary works.
- details of construction of plant to be used.
- details of materials to be used.
- calculations for temporary works.
The Contractor shall take such steps or make such changes in the said method as may be
necessary to meet the Engineer’s requirement. The Contractor shall not change the
methods which have received the Engineer’s consent without the further consent of the
Engineer.
Consent by the Engineer to the Contractor’s proposed methods of construction shall not
relieve the Contractor of any of his duties or responsibilities under the Contract. The
Contractor shall maintain at his site office a record in the form of drawings of all temporary
works constructed with plans showing their location on site. The record shall be open for
inspection at any reasonable time and copies shall be furnished when required.

19. DRAWINGS
The Civil works Contractor will receive from the Engineer two sets of drawings listed in the
Tender Documents together with any further drawings issued under Clause 7 of the
Conditions of Contract for Architectural, Structural and various other works.
The Main Contractor shall be solely responsible for providing all Sub-Contractors, whether
nominated or otherwise, with sufficient copies of all relevant drawings in order that they can
complete their work within the approved construction period.
20. DRAWINGS BY CONTRACTORS
The Main Contractor and all Sub-Contractors, whether nominated or otherwise, shall prepare
working/shop drawings based upon the drawings issued by the Engineer as in per above and
the Specification.
Working drawings and shop drawings shall be furnished for all electrical, mechanical and
structural steel works and such works as the Specification calls for.
Sub-Contractor’s whether nominated or otherwise, shall provide drawings showings the exact
dimensions and location of all equipment, fixtures, fittings, foundations, plinths, holes, ducts,
recesses, access points, etc. The drawings shall also specify all necessary Builders’ Work
and work in connection with movement precautions, sound and thermal protection, etc.
The drawings shall also indicate the position of access panel for encased works.
21 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DRAWINGS
The Main Contractor shall be responsible for co-ordinating all shop Drawings including those
produced by the Sub-Contractors whether nominated or otherwise, so that the work of each
may be installed in such a manner as to ensure proper performance and adequate fixing to
the structure and to avoid conflicts in the positioning of the various items.
The Main Contractor shall employ a competent person experienced in the co-ordination of
engineering and other installations to perform this duty. He shall arrange for his Sub-
Contractor, including nominated Sub-Contractors or others employed directly to attend
necessary co-ordination meetings.
Any amendments to the Drawings consequent upon the co-ordination of the various
installations shall be made by the Sub-Contractor or others concerned prior to such shop
drawings being submitted to the Engineer for approval.
All shop drawings prepared by the Main Contractor, his Sub-Contractors, whether nominated
or otherwise or others employed direct in connection with the Works, shall be submitted at
the appropriate time to the Engineer by the Main Contractor and this will be the only
accepted and contractual method. The Engineer shall check and approve these drawings in
a reasonable time and issue them to the Contractor as “Approved for Construction”. Such
approval shall not relieve the aforementioned parties of responsibility for any discrepancies,
error or omissions in their submittals.

If the Engineer shall instruct the re-drawing, alternation or amending or any of the submitted
drawings, which in his sole opinion, do not properly interpret the intent of the contract or for
any reason do not comply with good building practice, then the Main Contractor shall ensure
the carrying out of the Engineer’s instructions and no claim for extra payment shall be
allowed for any reason in this respect.
The Main Contractor shall check and verify all site measurements wherever requested by
nominated or other Sub-Contractors to enable them to prepare their own shop drawings and
pass on the information with sufficient promptness as will not in any way delay the works. A
copy of all such information passed on shall be given to the Engineer.
Should the Engineer instruct the alternation or amending of any shop drawing, then the Main
Contractor shall ensure that this is done immediately in order to avoid any delay to the
construction programme and no claim for extra payment or extension of time for completion
of the Works shall be allowed for any reason in this respect.
The Main Contractor shall prepare a detailed programme for the production of the shop
drawings immediately upon receipt of the Engineer’s order to commence the works. The
programme, which will be subject to the scrutiny of the Engineer, shall be compatible with the
programme for the construction works.
All shop drawings shall be prepared in clear and proper manner, with adequate lettering size
so that the drawings will be easily legible even when reproduced on a reduced scale. They
shall be drawn in black on a white background to facilitate printing bearing at the bottom right
corner, the approved Contract reference, title block and number.
All shop drawings shall be oriented to match the design drawings and shall have a key plan
identifying the location or area of the Works to which they apply.
When a shop drawing is revised, the particulars of the current revision shall be clearly
marked or circled to facilitate checking. All prior revision numbers and references of
drawings possibly superseded by the current issue shall also be clearly shown.
When shop drawings are submitted for approval without complying with these requirements,
they may be rejected.
The Main Contractor shall submit to the Engineer two prints of each shop drawing or
document. If the drawing or document is approved, one will be returned to the Main
Contractor bearing the “Approved for Construction” mark. The Main Contractor shall then
submit, further four prints of the approved drawing or document to the Engineer. If the
drawing is the approved, one will be returned to the Main Contractor, bearing the “Not
approved” mark for re-submission. Re-submission of drawing not approved shall be made
using the same procedures as in the original submission.
Upon completion of works, all the shop drawings and builders works drawings shall be
amended as per the work actually executed at site. The Contractor shall furnish one original
and three prints (sets) of all these amended drawings (As-built drawings) including soft copy
written in CDs of 3 sets for the reference and record of the Employer. These As-built
drawings shall be furnished within a period of ten days after the completion of works.
Likewise, the Contractor shall also furnish to the Employer, three sets of operating and
maintenance (cover to be screen printed, in approved format) instructions together with the
drawings of the works as completed as referred to in Clause 79 of the Conditions of
Contract.

22. RESTRICTIONS
a. ACCESS TO AND POSSESSION OR USE OF THE SITE
The Contractor shall obtain the approval of the Engineer/concerned Authorities for
location of permanent spoil disposal, temporary spoil disposal and rubbish deposits.
The site shall not be used for purpose other than for the execution of the Contract.
b. LIMITATIONS OF WORKING SPACE
The Contractor shall confine his apparatus, the storage of materials and the operation
of his workman to the site and shall not unreasonably encumber the area with his
materials.
The Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent workpeople including
those employed by Sub-Contractors from trespassing on adjoining owner’s property.
c. THE MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING SERVICES ON UNDER OR OVER THE SITE
Before commencing any excavation, the Contractor shall ascertain/establish the

location of all water mains, telephone and electrical cables, etc., the vicinity of the
works.
The contractor shall provided to the Engineer record drawings in reproducible form
showing the level, size, position, and contents where appropriate, etc. of any pipes,
cables, sewers, or other services encountered during the execution of the work. The
drawings shall also record such details of all obsolete/abandoned services.
The Contractor shall protect, uphold and maintain all pipes, ducts, drains, sewers,
service mains, overhead cables and the like during the execution of the works. He
shall construct and provide to the satisfaction of the authority concerned, all works
necessary for the prevention of damage or interruption of services. The Contractor
shall, during the progress of works, afford facilities to properly accredited agents of
any public or utility authority, for access to all or to any of their services situated in or
under or above the site, as may be necessary.
d. ITEMS OF NATURE
The Contractor shall take steps necessary to protect the site and further to protect
existing trees, shrubs, vegetation, etc., outside the immediate work areas during the
course of the works as directed by and to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer.
Vegetation and trees shall not be cut down or in any way interfered with, even if
shown on the drawings to be removed or breached, until the Engineer’s permission
has been obtained
Sand, gravel, vegetable, soil and other materials obtained form the site shall remain
the property of the Employer until removed from the site in accordance with the
Contract. Excavations shall not be made or enlarged for the purpose of obtaining
such materials.

The Contractor shall confine to as small as area practicable, any operations which
shall affect the surface of the site. He shall preserve any top soil and prevent this
from being buried by subsoil.
23. CONTRACTOR’S ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
a. SITE ADMINISTRATION
The Contractor shall keep on site, a record of all verbal instructions given under
Clause 51(2) of the Conditions of Contract and send copies to the Engineers within
seven days of these being given.
In accordance with Clause 35 of the Conditions of Contract, the Contractor shall

deliver labour and plant returns to the Engineer at monthly intervals. The Contractor
will however submit the returns on a daily basis for substantiation by the Engineer in
order that a monthly return may be prepared.
The Contract shall maintain a day-to-day site diary to record activities/events on site
and details of materials/goods delivered to site and the same must be open for
examination by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall keep an accurate record of daily maximum and minimum
temperature (including over night) and number of hours per day during which time
works are affected by inclement weather. Statements shall be submitted to the
Engineer, should the works suffer by inclement weather etc.
b. LABOUR
In the opinion of the Engineer the labour position is or has become unsatisfactory, the
Contractor shall augment his labour force from other districts and areas and include
for all payments, costs and expenses including higher and excess rates of wages and
subsistence incurred in the providing and keeping of an adequate and effective labour
force on the works. No claim resulting from failure, and to do any of the foregoing will
be admitted.
The Contractor shall provide assistance of trade upon trade as may be required to
complete the works.
c. SUPERVISION
The Contractor shall provide for all necessary supervision of the works as
approved/directed by the Engineer including an agent or agents referred to in Clause
15 of the Conditions of Contract.
The site agent shall not be changed without one month’s notice to the Engineer.
d. TEMPORARY LIGHTING
The Contractor shall install, maintain and operate during hours of darkness a system
of artificial lighting of roads, paths and areas of operation that may be used or
approached by any persons authorised to be on site.

e. SAFETY HEALTH AND WELFARE OF WORK PEOPLE
The Contractor shall comply with all safely, health and welfare regulations pertaining
to all work people employed on the site including those employed by all Sub-
Contractors and the visitors. Strict safety standards are to be maintained at site.
Safety boots and hard hats are to be issued to all.
The Contractor shall not store any explosives on the site. The diesel Generator sets
or any other electrical supply equipments shall be properly fenced. Storing of petrol,
Kerosene and other inflammable items shall be prevented form this areas.
The Contractor shall keep at the places where directed by the Engineer, hand held
fire extinguishers at the site to control any fire of minor nature. Expiry dates shall be
periodically checked, and replaced by the Contractor.
The Contractor shall keep a “First Aid Kit” at site for the welfare of work people
including the domestic and nominated Sub-Contractors.
The Contractor shall attend to the protection and temporary covering and barricading
of open excavations, trenches, pits and other hazards of safety, all as directed by the
Engineer.
The Contractor shall make his own arrangements for the accommodation of his staff
and work people.
He shall comply with all legislative contributions and disbursements arising form
employment of Labour.
The Contractor shall display all necessary warning signs on the site both in English
and Arabic.
f. TRANSPORT OF WORK PEOPLE
The Contractor shall provide all transport to and from the site of the works, for all the
work people engaged on the site.
g. VERMIN
The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent the establishment of
pests and vermin within the building environment by means of regular inspection.
Measures will be adopted to ensure that the site and its environs are kept free from
debris and waste materials likely to encourage the establishment of such pests and
vermin.
h. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR PROGRAMME OR PROGRESS CHARTS
The programme to be submitted as per Clause 14 of Conditions of Contract shall

include details of quantities of works, labour output, labour histograms, etc.

24. CONSTRUCTION PLANT
a. SMALL PLANT AND TOOLS
The Contractor shall provide for all necessary small plant and tools for the proper
execution and completion of the contract.
b. SCAFFOLDING
The Contractor shall provide all necessary temporary scaffolding for the proper
execution and completion of the Contract. He shall alter, shift and adapt the same
from time to time as necessary.
The Contractor shall ascertain whether any of his scaffolding is required by any Sub-
Contractor or public undertaking before striking. If the Contractor should strike any of
his scaffolding and it is so required, it shall be responsibility of the Contractor to re-
erect the same.
c. CRANES AND LIFTING PLANT
The Contractor shall provide necessary cranes and lifting for the proper execution
and completion of the Contract. The contractor must provide a tower crane at site
throughout the period of construction.
d. PLANT REQUIRED FOR SPECIFIC TRADES
The Contractor shall provide all necessary plant required for specific trades, for the
proper execution and completion of the contract.
25. ENGINEER’S FACILITIES
1.0 GENERAL
The Contractor shall supply, erect and for the contract period satisfactorily maintain in
good condition and light, fully furnished - temporary-burglar-proof Office facilities for
the exclusive use at all times by the Engineer and his staff.
The Contractor shall provide adequate vehicular access to the office facilities.
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing power, water and drainage facilities
to the site Office buildings. All such utilities shall operate twenty-four hours a day.
The site office facilities shall be constructed to approved tropical standards, be well
ventilated and Air Conditioned and provided with windows capable of being screened
from the direct rays of the sun and adequately weatherproofed. The siting of the
offices shall be in accordance with the instructions of the Engineer.
The details of the buildings and the furniture and other facilities that shall be provided
for the Site are listed hereafter. All the above shall be subject to the requirements
and approval of the Engineer.

The Contractor shall, three (3) months after the substantial completion of the
contract, be responsible for the removal of the buildings, foundations and ancillary
structures and for the general levelling of the area. At the completion of the contract,
furniture and fittings shall be removed by the Contractor.
The Contractor shall arrange for and pay all costs in connection with the installation of
telephone and internet connection in the site offices, pay all rental charges and at the
completion of the contract, arrange for and pay all costs in connection with the
removal of the telephone and internet connection.
Until Office facilities are ready for the use of Engineer, for any reason whatsoever, no
permanent construction operation will be permitted to commence unless the
Contractor provides equivalent temporary office facilities at a location and of the type,
area, furnishing, equipment and services and for the duration approved by the
Engineer.
2.0. FLOOR AREAS (If Required)
(a) Office for the Engineer - Area 15 m2 (Approx.)
(b) Room for Meetings & - Area 30 m2 (Approx.)

Conferences
(c) Ancillary facilities for the - Adequately

above comprising WCs,
ablutions, pantry, etc.
including disposal of waste
3.0 LOOSE FURNITURE, FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENTS
(i) Office : (If Required)
The office shall be provided with following furniture and fittings:
Desk 1.50 x 0.75 with 3 lockable drawers - 3 Nos.
Chairs with padded seats - 3 Nos.
Core i5 personal computer with Autocad

Programmes, internet compatible and with
A3 size colour laser printer - 1 No.
Telephone with facsimile connection - 1 No.
Wall hanging unit for storage of

drawings with sufficient hangers - 2 Nos.
Wall type air conditioner (2 Ton) - 1 No.
Table 1.20 x 0.75 - 2 Nos.
4-drawer Filing Cabinet - 3 Nos.

Waste paper baskets - 4 Nos.
Shelving, pin-board and

blinds to all windows - Adequately
(ii) Meeting Room :
Conference Table - 1 No.
Chair with padded seats - 12 Nos.
Wall type Air Conditioners (2 Ton ) - 1 No.
Waste paper basket - 2 Nos.
Pin Board (2 m x 1.2 m) - 1 No.
A-3 sized photocopier machine - 1 No.
Telephone - 1 No.
(iii) Pantry Unit : (If Required)
Sink and drain board (hot and cold water supply)
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Extract ventilation
The Contractor shall provide necessary protection and safety equipment including
safely helmets and boots for the Engineer.
The Contractor shall provide adequate Fire Fighting equipment to the approval of the
Local Authority and Engineer.
4. 0 EQUIPMENT
The Contractor shall provide at all time for all duration of the Contract all survey
instruments that are normally and reasonably necessary for the carrying out of his
duties in connection with Contract namely theodolite, level and staff, distomat, cable
detector and pedometer. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the proper
survey instruments and shall ensure they are in proper adjustment at all times.
Adequate supplies of pegs, ranging rods, measuring tapes and paint shall be
provided by the Contractor.

5.0 PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHS
Each month during the progress of the works, the Contractor shall arrange at his own
expense, the taking of at least twenty colour progress photographs from view points
selected by the Engineer’s and provide (2 Nos.) copies of each, size 100x150mm
along with the negatives/ electronic files (CD) to the Engineer.
At the completion of the Works & prior to handing over, the Contractor shall take ‘as-
completed’ photographs of the entire project through an approved professional
agency. Approximately about forty-eight exposures shall be made on medium format
film and proof pictures (100x150 mm) furnished. The Engineer shall thereafter select
twenty pictures from the above for enlargement (200x250 mm).
The Contractor shall furnish 2 sets of all negatives/ electronic files (CD) and 5 sets of
the enlarged prints of the selected pictures to the Engineer. Similarly, the Contractor
shall arrange to take a video film of the projects as-completed for a duration of
approximately 30 minutes and thereafter edit the same to a duration of 10 minutes as
directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall furnish both the videos (in original) to
the Engineer.
All photographs & video films shall be subject to security precautions and shall not be
used for promotional/commercial purposes without written permission. The
Contractor shall provide suitable albums to store the photographs. The copy rights of
all photographs & video films thus taken rests with the Employer.
6.0 SITE SIGN BOARD
The Contractor shall provide and maintain two notice boards for the site consisting of
a timber framed block board panel size 4.00m x 5.00m high unless otherwise
indicated, all painted with two coats of white oil paint back and front and supported
2.00m above the ground with concrete steel or timber framing and struts, painted
matt black and let into the ground and fixed in concrete foundations. The board shall
be lettered by a skilled sign writer in English and Arabic to include :
(i) The Project
(ii) The Employer’s Name
(iii) The Perspective
(iv) The Contractor’s Name
(v) The Contract Duration
A large scale layout shall be submitted for approval before manufacture. No

advertising material other than the above will be permitted.
The Contractor shall prepare standard name boards for the Employer’s
Representative and fix in approved position as directed by the Engineer.

7.0 SITE MEETINGS
The Contractor will attend with adequate representation site meetings and all other
meetings to which the Engineer has given instructions to attend.
The Contractor will further undertake to inform and present to attend meeting(s), any
representative(s) of those Sub-Contractors, suppliers, etc., under his direct control, if
so requested by the Engineer.
The site meetings shall initially be held every two weeks.
The Contractor will insure that all meetings with his Sub-Contractors are held just
prior to the Site Meetings to ensure accurate reporting on progress, information, etc.
8.0 EMPLOYER’S TRADESMAN
The Employer reserves the right to let, further and separate contracts in connection
with his works and the Contractor shall afford any other such Contractors, the
opportunity to store their materials at site and execute their works with the minimum
of inconvenience.
Where any part of Contractor’s work depends for its proper execution upon the work
of any other Contractor, the Contractor shall instruct and confirm to himself
acceptance of other Contractor’s works for fit and proper for its purpose, excepting
only labour defects.
26. CONTRACTOR’S FACILITIES
a. ACCOMMODATION & BUILDING INCLUDING OFFICES, LABORATORIES

COMPOUNDS, STORES, MESS-ROOMS & LIVING ACCOMMODATION
The Contract shall provide and maintain adequate air-conditioned office and other
temporary accommodation and facilities for the use of the Contractor’s staff. He shall
alter, shift and adapt the same from time to time as necessary.
The Contractor shall provide and maintain temporary sheds for the storage of
materials, tools and tackle for the use of all persons employed on the site including
Sub-Contractors. He shall alter, shift and adapt the same from time to time as
necessary. Those used for the storage of cement and other perishable materials and
the like shall have raised floors.
The Contractor shall provide and maintain and keep in a sanitary condition, adequate
temporary sanitary accommodation and facilities in accordance with local regulations
for all persons employed on the works including Sub-Contractors. He shall alter, shift
and adapt the same from time to time as necessary.
The Contractor shall not be allowed to construct percolation pits or soakways or in

any other way allow foul water to percolate into the ground on site or adjacent
thereto.

The Contractor shall either connect his drainage and sewage system into a sewage
treatment tank of a type approved by the Engineer and relevant Ministries or into
water tight cess pits which shall be emptied at regular intervals and the contents
disposed off by a method approved by the Engineer and the relevant Ministries.
Latrines are to be provided on site for use by the labour force.
The Contractor shall ensure that all of his employees understand the dangers of
pollution and make proper use of the facilities provided.
All temporary buildings and work areas such as offices, workshops, store shall be
constructed in positions approved by the Engineer.
The Contractor will not be permitted to construct a labour camp within the site
boundary.
b. TEMPORARY FENCING INCLUDING HOARDING, SCREENS, ROOFS AND

GUARDRAILS
The Contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary temporary fencing, hoarding
and gates to enclose adequately all boundaries of the site adjacent to public and
private rights of way and for the proper execution of the work and in accordance with
the requirements of local and other authorities. He shall alter, shift and adapt the
same from time to time as necessary.
The Contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary fans, gantries, planked
footways, guardrails and other temporary works for the protection of the public and
for the proper execution of the work in accordance with the requirement of local and
other authorities. He shall alter, shift and adapt the same from time to time as
necessary.
If the Contractor wishes to erect scaffolding on or otherwise make use of adjoining

land or properties he shall serve notices, obtain permission and clear away and make
good any damage under his own responsibility.
c. TEMPORARY ROADS INCLUDING HARDSTANDINGS AND CROSSINGS
The Contractor shall provide, maintain and alter as necessary all temporary roads,
tracks, paths, hard-standings, pavement crossings, temporary works and the like and
shall reinstate all ground and all work disturbed.
The Contractor shall obtain the approval of the Engineer to the siting of temporary
roads and the like.
d. WATER FOR THE WORKS
The Contractor shall take full responsibility for providing clean fresh water from
suspended material for the execution of the work, including that required by domestic
and nominated Sub-Contractors and for filling, testing and commissioning all
installations. He shall provide temporary arrangements for storage and distribution
around the site. He shall alter, shift and adapt the same from time to time as
necessary and clear away and make good on completion.

e. POWER FOR THE WORKS
The Contractor shall take full responsibility for providing all necessary electrical power
required for the site including that required by domestic and nominated Sub-
Contractors and for testing and commissioning all installations until handing over,
including supplying, operating and maintaining generators at his own expense.
Should electricity form the national grid be or become available, the Contractor shall
be responsible for the consumption of the electric current incurred before handing
over the works.
The Contractor shall provide temporary arrangements for distribution around the site
and shall alter, shift and adapt the same from time to time as necessary and clear
away and make good on completion.
f. COMPRESSED AIR FOR THE WORKS
The Contractor shall provide necessary arrangements for availability of “compressed

air” at the site of works for purposes of cleaning and for carrying out works as
necessary.
g. TELEPHONE CUM FASCIMILE SYSTEM
The Contractor shall arrange for and pay all costs in connection with the installation of
a telephone cum facsimile system in the Engineer’s site office. He shall pay all rental
charges, local charges and removal charges at the end of the Contract.
27. TEMPORARY WORKS
a. TRAFFIC DIVERSION
When working in or near existing public roads, the Contractor shall take all necessary
precautions and provide all necessary traffic diversions including watching, lighting,
temporary barriers, temporary signals, etc., all to the approval of the Engineer.
b. DE-WATERING
The Contractor shall provide and maintain temporary gutters, channels, down pipes,
drains and the like for the disposal of surface and other water and shall alter, shift
and adapt the same from time to time as necessary.
Where water is discharged into drains, a setting tank or other means of removing
sediment shall be used and cleared away after the works are complete.
28. ALL STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS
The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining all necessary excavation permits, minor
building permit, etc., form the concerned Ministries, before the commencement of works.

The Contractor shall deposit with the Municipal Authorities a refundable fixed amount as per
the prevailing rules towards undertaking to clear the site of works- of all debris, unused
materials etc., arising out of the construction - after the completion of the project. The
Employer will be in no way responsible for the refund of this deposit.
The Contractor shall be responsible for liasing with the concerned Authorities for obtaining
necessary clearance certificates for securing all service connections and for on obtaining all
necessary route approvals.
29. SERVICE RUNS
The Contractor will make adequate provision for services, including unobstructed routes and
fixings, wherever possible, ducts, chases and holes to be formed during construction rather
than cut.
30. CUTTING FOR SERVICES
The Contractor will ensure that all cutting for services will be minimum necessary and obtain
prior approval of all size and locations.
31. CONCEALED SERVICES
The Contractor will locate all concealed service runs to facilitate maintenance and repair and
clearly mark in unobstructive locations the position of such runs to the approval of the
Engineer.
32. TECHNICAL LITERATURE
The Contractor shall obtain copies of the Manufacture’s literature relating to all products to
be used in the works to be kept on site, for the use of the Consultant.
33. REMOVING RUBBISH, PROTECTIVE CASINGS AND COVERINGS, AND CLEANING THE
WORKS AT COMPLETION
The Contractor shall provide for removing all rubbish from the site, both as it accumulates
form time to time and on completion.
He shall provide for cleaning the building inside and out, removing stains and touching up
paint work and polished work and leaving the whole of the works clean, ready for occupation
and to the satisfaction of the Engineer on completion, all as described elsewhere in the
appropriate work sections.
The Contractor shall be responsible for clearing the site and work area completely of all his
temporary installation, on completion of the works and shall be required to grade or take the
area he has occupied, to remove all traces of his occupation, and leave the sites as close to
their original condition as possible. The Contractor shall provide constantly available labour,
transport and materials to maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the site. The site is to be
kept tidy at all times.

SECTION “B-1”
DEMOLITION AND ALTERATIONS
01. SCHEDULE AND METHOD
The Contractor shall carry out all demolition work in accordance with the recommendations of
BS 6187; ‘Code of Practice for Demolition’.
The Contractor shall submit, in writing, to the Engineer full details of plant/equipments, and
methods/sequence of work and proposals for protection/safety prior to the commencement of
the work. Work shall not commence until such approval has been obtained from the
Engineer.
The foregoing provisions shall not prevent the Engineer form requiring the Contractor to vary
his plant or methods at any time during the execution of the works should the Engineer
consider it essential so as to ensure compliance with the Documents and Specification.
The Contractor shall not vary his plant or method of working, without obtaining the Engineer’s
written approval of such variation.
The Contractor shall provide all requisite shoring, needling, strutting or other temporary
supports, which are necessary for the protection and safely of the existing structure.
The Contractor shall be held responsible for the safety of the existing structure and the
sufficiency of all the temporary works.
The Contractor shall provide all necessary protection for the existing works against the effect
of inclement weather and make good any damage caused to existing works which are not be
demolished.
The Contractor shall protect all existing and surfaces, which are not to be demolished and
any damage so caused shall be made good to the Engineer’s approval at the Contractor’s
expense.
02. MATERIALS ARISING FROM DEMOLITION
Unusable Materials arising from demolition works are deemed to become the property of the
Contractor, and shall be cleared away unless specified otherwise. All re-usable materials
shall be deemed to be the property of the Employer and shall be neatly stacked at site.
Usable materials and or materials specified to be handed over to the Employer shall be
carefully removed and delivered by the Contractor to a location specified by the Employer.
Civil and Building Works Specifications B-1/1

03. DISPOSAL
All materials arising form demolition shall be disposed off as directed by the Engineer.
Materials taken off the Work site shall be disposed off in accordance with the requirements of
the Local Municipality and with the Engineer’s approval.
The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions and care to avoid interference with the
obstruction or damage, in particular through pollution, to the environment. The Contractor
shall repair at his own expense any damage to the environment resulting from demolition on
disposal of materials.
Burning of combustible material on the work site shall only be carried out with the Engineer’s
approval. Timber infested with termites, lice, dry rot and the like shall not be removed from
the work site and shall be burnt in a location and time approved by the Engineer.
The Contractor should stock pile different materials resulting from demolition works in
separate piles prior to removal from the work site.
04. PERMITS
Before commencing demolition work the Contractor shall obtain a work permit from the
Municipal Authorities. The Contractor shall ensure that this permit states that all services
have been disconnected. Instructions on the permit shall be adhered to.
The Contractor shall keep the permit securely on the work site for inspection by the
Authorities.
05. SIGNS AND BARRIERS
Where work is required on or adjacent to an area accessible by personnel the Contractor

shall erect barriers and sings, approved by the Engineer, warning of the danger that
demolition work is being carried out.
06. DEBRIS, DUST AND NOISE
The Contractor shall ensure that debris, dust and noise resulting from the work is kept to a
minimum.
The Contractor shall ensure that all debris is removed to a temporary stockpile, on the work
site, if it is not immediately to be carried away from work site.
The Contractor shall ensure that any watercourses are not obstructed whilst executing the
works.

07. EXISTING SERVICES
The contractor shall maintain and protect existing live services in the vicinity of the demolition
works. Any damage caused by the contractor shall be made good to the Engineer’s approval
at the contractor’s expense.
The contractor shall ensure that any watercourses are not obstructed whilst executing the
works.
08. EXPLOSIVES
The use of explosives shall not normally be permitted.
In exceptional circumstances specifically authorised by the Engineer, which allow the use of
explosives, storage and usage of all explosives, shall comply fully with the Bylaws and
Ordinances of The Royal Oman Police and all relevant Government Departments.
The Contractor shall be responsible for damage to the works and adjoining structure, roads,
property and injury to persons or animals, consequent to the misuse of explosive.
The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining necessary permits for the use of explosive.
09. ASBESTOS AND MAN-MADE MINERAL FIBER (MMMF)
Where demolition or alternation work entails the handling of asbestos the Contractor shall
comply with the recommendations of BS 6187.
Where demolition or alterations work entrails the handling of man-made mineral fibres
(MMMF) the Contractor shall seek the guidance of the Engineer as to the precaution deemed
necessary for handling these materials.

SECTION “B-2”
EXCAVATION
01. GENERAL
Excavation shall comply with the requirements of BS 8000 - Part 1.
Before commencing any excavation at Site the Contractor shall record the existing levels.
On completion of the excavation of any area, the Contractor shall survey and record the level
of excavations.
02. PROTECTION OF EXISTING SERVICES
Before commencing any excavation, the Contractor shall ascertain for himself the locations
of all existing underground services and shall in no way interfere or disturb the permanent
services or any underground structures without the written permission of the
Engineer/Employer/Statutory authorities.
03. DIMENSIONS
All excavations shall be carried out to the lines, levels and profiles necessary for the proper
construction of the works as shown on the drawings or as ordered by the Engineer.
If from any cause whatsoever excavations are carried out beyond their true line and level
other than the ordered by the Engineer, the Contractor shall at his own risk, make good to
the required line, level and profile with approved materials as instructed by the Engineer.
04. EXCAVATION FOR FOUNDATION
The Contractor shall bring to the attention of the Engineer if the following are encountered
during excavation.
(a) Presence of soft layers/soft spots.
(b) Presence of inclined strata/jointed.
(c) Presence of adjacent cuttings, excavations or sloping ground.
(d) Presence of schist’s, slates, gypsum, mudstones, soft stones, chalk, limestone, heavily
shattered rocks, peat and organic soil, made ground and fill strata of varying thickness,
etc.

The Contractor shall grub up old roots, break up and remove old concrete or brick
foundations, drains or manholes, empty and cleanse all old wells and cesspools, found
during the process of excavation. He shall seal up connections where required, remove all
contaminated earth and fill in and ram voids with hand, dry material. Any ancient carvings,
relics of antiquity, coins and other curiosities, which may be discovered or excavated during
the progress of work, are to remain the property of the Employer and are to be handed over
intact to the Engineer.
Bottoms of all trenches, pile holes, etc, shall be inspected and approved by the Engineer
before concrete is laid.
If the Contractor resorts to mechanical means for carrying out excavation works, the depth of
excavation by mechanical means shall be limited to 20 cms higher than the required level.
The last 20 cms thus left, shall be removed manually, so as not to cause disturbance to the
stratum.
05. SUPPORTING SIDES OF EXCAVATION
The sides of all excavations shall be adequately supported with planking, strutting or close
sheeting. The Contractor shall execute any orders of the excavations but direction by the
Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of his contractual obligation to adequately support
all excavations and prevent any fall-ins. All excavations shall be kept free from water and as
required at the Contractor’s expense.
06. LEVELLING AND RAMMING
The Contractor shall level and ram the bottom of excavations, which are to receive concrete
or base courses. He shall dig out and fill with concrete approved by the Engineer any
defective or soft spots, which do not pass the minimum, specified soil-bearing strength, (if
any). He shall clear trenches and pits of any water, drift sand, rubbish or the like and obtain
the approval of the Engineer before pouring any concrete or laying any base course.
07. EXCAVATED AREAS TO BE KEPT FREE FROM WATER
The Contractor shall keep all excavations free from water arising from whatever cause by
providing adequate pumping and drainage arrangements or by other approved means. The
Contractor shall provide, operate, maintain and finally remove no longer required, all such
pumps, hose piping/drainage, etc. adopted for disposal of such water. No construction work
or concreting shall be carried out unless the excavation is dry and the same shall be kept
free from water till the concrete has sufficiently set, so as not to be damaged due to
percolating water. The Contractor shall make good at his own risk, any damage that may
result from his failure to keep the excavations free from water.

08. EXCAVATING TRENCHES
(a) The trenches shall be dug so that pipe can be laid to the alignment and depth
required, and it shall be excavated only so far in advance of pipe laying as permitted
by the Engineer.
Trench excavation shall include but not be limited to the following:
Clearing and grading the pipeline route; excavating in any type of ground including
rock, whether this excavation is made by hand or by machine, disposal or excavation
at joint holes and for fittings, thrust block etc., as necessary; pumping; blasting; all
things necessary, whether mentioned herein or not, to ensure that trenches are dug
to the correct line and level and maintained in a safe and workmanlike manner;
backfilling as specified.
(b) The Contractor shall clear the route of the pipeline of all surface obstructions, grade
the route to provide access for his equipment and personnel, execute all cuttings to
remove the high point or rises in terrain and in all respects prepare the route for pipe
laying operations, all in accordance with the requirements of good pipe construction
practice.
(c) The width of trench shall be ample to permit the pipe to be laid and jointed properly,
and the backfill to be placed and compacted as specified.
The width of the trenches for depth not exceeding 300mm from the crown of the pipe
shall be in accordance with the drawings and is defined as:
W = 1.5 Dia + 300 mm
The width of trenches for sanitary sewers shall be in accordance with the drawings.
Trenches shall be of such extra width, when required, as will permit the convenient
placing of timber supports, sheeting and bracing, and handling or specials. The
stated width of trench should not be exceeded without permission from the Engineer.
Separate excavations are to be made for manhole and valve chambers, pipe
junctions, etc.
The side of the trenches shall have a gradient adapted to the stability of the soil, or
excavation must be done between sheet piling or with timbering.
(d) The depth of any trench shall be taken to mean the depth from the existing ground
surface to the invert of the pipe, where correctly laid, except where the existing
ground surface will be lowered by excavation under other item, in which case the
depth of the trench shall be measured from the ground surface as lowered in
accordance with that item.
However, where rock excavation is necessary the trench shall be excavated to such
extra depth as is called for on drawings.

The trench shall be excavated to the depth required and shown on the drawings so
as to provide a uniform and continuous bearing and support for the pipe on solid and
compacted ground at every point between joint holes. This level is hereinafter
referred to as the grade.
Excavation by machine must not normally be deeper than 1500 mm below the grade,
unless the Engineer decides otherwise.
(e) If for some reason whatsoever due to the Contractor an excavation be taken to a
level lower or a wider dimension than required, the Contractor, at his own cost shall
fill in the void so formed to the proper grade with approved material in layers not
exceeding 100 mm thick which shall be thoroughly compacted as directed by the
Engineer. The finished grade shall be prepared accurately by means of hand tools.
If the Engineer considers that concrete is necessary for this filling then the Contractor
shall provide this at his own expense.
(f) Where the bottom of the trench at grade is found to be unstable or to include ashes,
cinders, all type of refuse, vegetable or other organic material or large pieces of
fragments or inorganic material or for any other reason which the judgement of the
Engineer justifies that the bottom shall be removed, the Contractor shall excavate and
remove such unsuitable material to the width and depth ordered by the Engineer.
Before the pipe is laid, filling shall make the fill up to grade with an approved material
in layers not exceeding 200 mm thick. The layers shall be thoroughly compacted as
directed by the Engineer so as to provide a uniform and continuous bearing and
support for the pipe at every point between joint holes. The finished grade shall be
prepared accurately by means of hand tools.
(g) For the purpose of this Contract, excavation and trenching in rock shall include the
excavation and removal of all solid rock and boulders, which may be adequately
removed only by the use of explosives, or any other quarrying method approved by
the Engineer. Any hard matter, boulders and concrete, which can be removed with
normal excavating equipment whatever, the size of fragments, shall not be
considered as rock.
Rock, boulders and big stones shall be removed to provide a clearance of at least 20
mm below and on each side of all pipes and fittings for pipes. Where pipes lines
pass from rock to softer strata, the trench shall be blasted to a depth of 0.5m. Below
the pipes where the rock ends. This extra depth shall be reduced successively in a
straight line along a leveling stretch of about 3m. to the depth stated above.
The fill up to grade shall be finished in accordance with details pertaining to

backfilling, as specified.
09. USE OF EXPLOSIVES
The use of explosive is not permitted unless authorized by the Engineer and permitted by the
Royal Oman Police or other authority concerned. Both permissions of the Engineers and the
Royal Oman Police must be in writing.
Where blasting is permitted, it shall be carried out strictly in accordance with previous
agreements approved by the Engineer.

SECTION “B-3”
DISPOSAL
01. DISPOSAL
All surplus and unsuitable materials arising from the excavations shall be disposed off the site
to spoils as directed by the Engineer/local authorities.

SECTION “B-4”
FILLING
01. MATERIAL FOR FILLING
Material for backfill shall be selected, graded, hard granular fill free from clay and deleterious
matter and of size not exceeding 75mm, up to 50% passing a 5mm mesh sieve and not more
than 20 % passing 75 micron sieve. It shall contain less than 0.2% total sulphates and total
soluble salts shall not exceed 2%. The liquid limit shall not exceed 35% and plasticity index
shall not exceed 6%. The uniformity coefficient shall be at least 10 and the 10% fines value
at least 100 KN. The material shall comply with BS: 1377.
Generally, material from swamps/marshes, material susceptible to combustion, stumps/logs

and perishable materials, running silt, highly inorganic clay or silt and slurry or mud and
uniformly graded fine sand are considered as unsuitable for backfilling.
Backfill material shall be free of vegetable matter and roots. Organic matter content shall be
less than 6% and clay/silty material less than 5%. Quantity of Gypsum shall be insignificant.
Isolated boulders shall not exceed 0.015 cum. in size.
The backfilling material or imported fill shall have a uniform moisture content which should fall
within 2% of the optimum moisture content of the approved backfilling material. Where
necessary, the Contractor shall adjust the moisture content by either drying out or by adding
water. After such adjustment and prior backfilling the material shall be thoroughly mixed until
the moisture content is uniform.
The basic workmanship shall comply with BS 8000 - Part 1.
02. NON-STRUCTURAL BACKFILL
The Contractor shall fill around wall, columns, etc., to the levels shown on the Drawings or to
levels as directed by the Engineer, with selected excavated materials, spread in 200 mm
layer including adding water if required, compacting, testing and proving to the proposed
bearing load and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
Generally a density of 95% of the maximum dry density determined as per tests 13 and 15 of
BS 1377 shall be attained, unless otherwise specified.
No filling in shall be executed until construction has been inspected and approved by the
Engineer.
In case excavated material is not sufficient to backfill or shall prove unsuitable, filling material
shall be imported to the Site from a source approved by the Engineer.

03. STRUCTURAL BACKFILL, FILLING UNDER FOUNDATIONS / GROUND SLAB
Filling under-ground slab, paving, etc., shall be with material consisting of naturally occurring
gravel/stones or other approved inert, non-plastic material. The maximum particle size shall
not exceed 70 mm and the material shall be graded. The filling shall be thoroughly
compacted by wetting the material to the optimum moisture content, to the satisfaction of the
Engineer. Unless otherwise indicated, a density of 98% of the maximum dry density
determined as per tests 13 and 15 shall be attained. The top surface shall be clean, free
from cracks or loose material and shall be finished level or to slopes as specified/directed.
No backfill shall be executed until the footings, foundations etc., have been inspected,
measured and approved by the Engineer. Should the quantity of excavated material be not
sufficient for the process of back fill the same shall be arranged from approved borrow pits
and transport it to the site of work at his expense.
04. HARD-CORE
The material for hard core shall be chemically inert and posses a physical strength adequate
for its purpose. It is to be well graded in size, but the extent of fines shall not be such as to fill
the whole of the voids nor the lumps should exceed in size the consolidated depth of each
layer. Consolidation of hard core shall be achieved by tamping with a vibratory tool or
vibratory roller. The hard-core layer shall be blinded with approved fines and compacted
before laying concrete.
05. COMPACTION
The equipments employed for compaction such as vibratory compactors or power rammers
or smooth wheeled/pneumatic typed rollers shall be of a type with compacting effort as
approved by the Engineer and shall be capable of achieving the specified Degrees of
compaction.
The moisture content of backfill material shall be adjusted prior to compaction by watering
using approved means, or by drying out, as required, so that the layer can be compacted to
the density specified elsewhere.
The compaction shall be done progressively from one side with each succeeding pass
uniformly overlapping the previous pass. The compaction shall continue until each layer is
compacted to the Degree specified. While compaction progresses, the surfaces shall be
properly shaped/graded to produced a uniform smooth surface conforming to the required
line/levels/grades.

06. GRAVEL FILLING
The Contractor shall spread gravel to required thickness, as indicated in the drawings over
site, pavings, roofs etc.
The material shall be 10-20 mm graded aggregates or to the required sizes as per drawing
and approved by the Engineer.
The Contractor to lay the material to the true line and levels or to the required slopes as
directed by the Engineer.
07. BACKFILLING TRENCHES, FOUNDATIONS
Generally:
a. Excavations shall be backfilled without unnecessary delay, but not until pipes and
construction details have been inspected, tested and approved by the Engineer. All
necessary precautions shall be taken during backfilling to ensure that pipes and
construction details are not damaged. The Contractor shall provide necessary testing
equipment for control of compaction.
b. Backfill material, which, in the opinion of the Engineer, is unsuitable, shall not be
used. From the bottom of the trench to at least 300 mm above the crown of the pipes
and backfill material shall be such that it will not cause damage to the surface of the
pipes.
The Contractor may backfill with the excavated material provided that such material
meets with the approval of the Engineer. If there is a deficiency of backfill material
due to rejection of the excavated materials for use as backfill as e.g. when excavating
in rock, the Contractor shall furnish the required quantity of approved material at his
own cost.
c. All trenches shall be backfilled by hand from the bottom of the trench to a level of 600
mm watered to optimum moisture and well compacted by tamping.
Compaction beside the pipe shall be with hand-tampers 3”x2” bottom size and to a
dry density not less than 90% of the dry density according to heavy compaction test
(BS 1377). From the top of the pipe and 600 mm up ordinary hand-tampers may be
used. Backfilling material shall be deposited in the trench for its full width on each
side of pipe, fitting and appurtenances simultaneously.
d. In case the excavated material is in the opinion of the Engineer unsuitable for
backfilling over the pipe, borrow material shall be used instead. The grading of
borrow material shall fall within following limits:

Sieve Size % by Weight passing
20.0 mm 100
5.0 mm 25 - 100
1.25 mm 10 - 75
0.315 mm 5 - 30
0.160 mm 3 - 10
0.80 mm 0-5
Borrow material shall be free from organic and deleterious material and shall not
contain more than 10% by weight of clay or silt.
e. From 600 mm above the pipe to the finished ground level shown on the drawings or
specified elsewhere, the trench shall be backfilled and consolidated by approved
mechanical methods in layers with a thickness not exceeding 200 mm for the first
layer and not exceeding 300 mm for the following, each layer to be compacted
separately. In roads the dry density of the compacted soil shall not be less than 95%
of the dry density found after laboratory test of the soil, applying the heavy
compaction test in accordance with BS 1377. If necessary to obtain the required
density, and with permission or instruction of the Engineer, the trench shall be
watered during backfilling and compaction operations. For this purpose a safe
amount of water shall be available at the trench backfilling.
f. All pipes/conduits service trenches shall have a soft sand surround 150 mm all round.
g. All the pipes/conduits/sleeves lying below the buildings and asphalt areas, or crossing
the boundary walls must be increased with 200 mm thick concrete all around.

08. BACKFILL AND FILL (PARTICULAR MATERIAL)
MATERIAL
Backfill and imported fill material shall be any structurally sound material obtained either from
excavations or other sources, approved by the Engineer. The material shall in general
comprise non-plastic granular matter, well graded and free from organic or other perishable
items and shall not contain an excess of fines.
In general and unless otherwise indicated or specified, material for backfill of trenches and
excavations around structures, shall be screened gravel, selected borrow or concrete and
shall be used as directed by the Engineer.
The nature of the materials shall govern both their acceptability for backfill and methods best
suited for their placement and compaction in backfill.
The following definitions of Earthwork materials shall apply:
A. Top Soil: Shall be fertile, friable soil obtained from well drained arable land and shall
be free draining, non-toxic and capable of sustaining healthy plant growth.
B. Suitable Material (non-structural fill): shall comprise of all material that is acceptable in
accordance with the Contract for use in the Works. Suitable material for earthworks
shall be approved soil obtained from excavations within the works or from borrow pits
approved by the Engineer with the following characteristics:
 Plasticity index shall not exceed 6% (BS 1377:Part 2, method 5).

 Liquid limit not exceed 40% (BS 1377:Part 2, method 4.5).
 Shall not contain more than 5% of water-soluble salts by weight of dry soil (BS
1377:Part 3, method 8).
 Shall not contain fines in excess of 20% passing no. 200 sieve (ASTM C117) or
in excess of 2% organic materials (BS 1377:Part3).
 Maximum particle size shall not exceed 75 mm.
 Shall not be susceptible to spontaneous combustion.
 Shall not contain any other material, which the Engineer may deem to be
unsuitable for earthworks.

C. Screened Gravel (Structural fill) : shall be material as directed by the Engineer and
shall be chosen from the following:
 Grading similar to that shown below:
Sieve Size Alternatives/Percent Passing

A B C
2 in. (50.8 mm) - 100 -
1½ in. (38.1 mm) 100 70 - 100 -
1 in (25.4 mm) 75 – 100 55 – 85 100
¾ in (19.1 mm) 60 – 90 50 – 80 70 – 100
½ in. (12.7 mm) 45 – 80 - -
3/8 in. (9.52 mm) 40 – 70 40 – 70 50 – 80
No. 4 (4.76 mm) 30 – 65 30 – 60 35 – 65
No. 10 (2.00 mm) 20 – 40 20 – 50 25 – 50
No. 40 (0.42 mm) 8 – 20 10 – 30 15 – 30
No. 200 (0.074 mm) 5 – 10 5 – 15 5 – 15
 Shall exhibit the following characteristics when tested as indicated:
Test Standard Limit
Los Angeles Abrasion ASTM C 131 40% max.

Soundness (Na2So4 Solution) ASTM C 88 12% max.
Liquid Limit ASTM D 4318 25% max.
Plasticity Index ASTM D 4318 6% max.
Compaction test ASTM D 1557 -
(Modified Proctor) (Method D)
C.B.R at 100% of modified (ASTM D 1883)
Proctor density (96 hr soaked) 80% min.
Field density ASTM D 1556/ 100% min.
D2922
Sulphate Content BS 1377 (Part-3) 0.5% max.
Chloride Content BS 812 (Part 117) 1% max.
 Moisture content of the compacted material shall not vary more than 3% of the
Optimum Moisture Content (OMC).
 Shall possess satisfactory binding characteristics to enable it to be compacted to

give a smooth well-knit surface as judged by the Engineer.

SECTION “B-5”
SURFACE TREATMENTS AND TERMITE CONTROL
01. ANTI-TERMITE TREATMENT
01.1 Material
The chemical to be used for the treatment shall be a formulation of soil toxicants approved by
the local body for conservation of environment and prevention of pollution. It shall be applied
as a water emulsion at the dilution rate recommended by the manufactures.
The work shall be executed by a specialist Sub-Contractor having experience of complete

similar works in Oman and shall possess the approval of relevant authorities.
01.2 Workmanship
The treatment shall commence after levelling/compaction of the filled soil and before
polythene/damp proof membrane is laid and shall be carried out in the following four stages.
01.3 Treatment to Soil under Slabs at plinth Level
After earth filling and before the dry rubble or hard core packing, the entire surface of the
filled earth shall be treated with the chemical emulsion at the rate of 5 litres per square metre.
If sand/gravel blinding is done above the hard core, then chemical emulsion shall be sprayed
on the blinding instead of the earth filling, at the same rate.
In case of load bearing walls, treatment shall be carried out to the cavities of block walls at
plinth level.
The Engineer shall approve the appropriate method of application at the time of execution.
01.4 Treatment to Junction of Wall and Floor
Emulsion shall be sprayed at the rate of 2 litres per linear metre at the junction of wall and
floor.
Both stages 1 and 2 shall be carried out simultaneously to establish the chemical barrier.
01.5 Treatment of Critical Area
Soil around utility pipe openings, floor drains, expansion joints, electrical conduit entry points
shall be thoroughly flooded with chemical emulsion at an appropriate rate of 25 to 30 litres. If
drainage pipes are laid along the walls and the chemical barrier created is disturbed/ broken,
additional treatment to such areas shall be carried out.

01.6 Treatment of Soil along the External Perimeter of the Building
After levelling and before flagging of plinth protection is laid, soil along the external perimeter
of the building up to a depth of 30 cms. Shall treat at the rate 4.5 litres emulsion per linear
metre of external wall.
01.7 General
At the various stages of treatment, precautions must be taken not to disturb the treated areas
by re-levelling, digging or earth filling to avoid disturbance in the chemical barrier. Should
such a situation arise, the area shall be treated again to restore the chemical barrier.
On Completion of treatment in all respects, the Contractor shall guarantee that the building is
safe form subterranean species of termite infestation for a period of 15 years.
The format for the Guarantee shall be as per the format attached to this Section.

PROJECT NAME:
MAIN CONTRACTOR’S WARRANTY FOR ANTI-TERMITE TREATMENT
In the event of re-infestation of the said structure at any time during the guarantee
period, we shall undertake to carry out such treatment as may be necessary, to
render the structure free from termite infestation including all incidental works and
making good at no extra cost.
IN FAVOUR OF ___________________________________________
PERIOD OF WARRANTY FROM ______________ TO ____________
The original Warranty furnished by the specialist Sub-Contractor for the said works is
attached hereto.
SIGNED AND SEALED
For & on behalf of Main Contractor
M/s. _____________________________
Date :
(AUTHORISED SIGNATORY)

SECTION “C”
CONCRETE WORK
01. GENERAL
The materials and workmanship shall be in accordance with the requirements of the
appropriate C.P. or B.S. wherever applicable together with any building regulations or by-
laws governing the works.
The following list is included for guidance only and the omission of any C.P. or B.S. from the
list does not relieve the contractor from compliance therewith.
Code of Practice
CP 102 Protection of buildings against water from the ground.
CP 117 Composite Construction in structural steel & concrete
Specifications
BS 12 Specification for ordinary and rapid hardening Portland cement.
BS 146 Portland blast furnace cement.
BS 410 Specification for test sieves
BS 449 The use of structural steel in building.
BS 812 Sampling and testing of mineral aggregates.
BS 882 Specification for aggregates from Natural sources
BS 1014 Pigments for Portland cement and Portland cement products.
BS 1047 Specification for air cooled blast furnace slag coarse aggregate
for concrete.
BS 1165 Clinker aggregate for concrete.
BS 1243 Specification for metal ties for cavity wall construction.
BS 1370 Specification for low heat Portland cement
BS 1881 Methods of testing concrete.
BS 2739 Thick PVC sheeting (calendered, flexible unsupported)
BS 3148 Methods of tests for water for making concrete.
BS 3681 Methods for the sampling and testing of lightweight

aggregates for concrete.
Civil and Building Works Specifications C/1

BS 3797 Specification for light weight aggregate for concrete.
BS 3892 Pulverised fuel ash for use in concrete.
BS 4027 Specification for sulphate resisting Portland cement.
BS 4246 Low heat Portland blast furnace cement.
BS 4248 Supersulphated cement.
BS 4408 Recommendations for non-destructive methods of test for concrete.
BS 4449 Specification for non destructive methods of test for concrete.
BS 4466 Bending dimensions and scheduling of bars for reinforcement concrete.
BS 4482 Hard drawn mild steel wire for reinforcement of concrete.
BS 4550 Methods of testing cement
BS 5075 Concrete admixtures
BS 5135 Metal arc welding of carbon and carbon manganese steels.
BS 5328 Specifying concrete including ready mix concrete
BS 5628 Structural use of unreinforced masonry.

Part I
BS 5628 Structural use of reinforced & pre-stressed masonry.

Part 2
BS 6031 Code of Practice for Earthwork
BS 6399 Loading for Buildings
BS 6651 The protection of structures against lightning
BS 8000 Code of Practice for concrete work.

(Part 2)
BS 8007 Code of Practice for foundations
BS 8103 Code of Practice for stability, site investigation, foundations

Part 1 and ground floor slabs for housing.
BS 8110 The structural use of concrete

02. MATERIALS
All materials shall be from an approved source and only with prior written approval of the
Engineer will any deviation from the Specification be permitted; in the absence of any
Specification all materials shall comply with the appropriate B.S.
The Engineer may at any time request that samples of cements, aggregates, mixing water or
other materials be taken from site and tested to ensure conformity with this Specification,
such testing is to be carried out by an independent laboratory to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.
a. CEMENT
Cement shall comply with the relevant British Standards or any other standards approved by
the Engineer, appropriate for the use to which the cement is being put. Mixing of types or
brands of cement shall not be done.
Cement shall be tested as per BS 4550 and the following criteria shall apply.
Sulphate Resisting Cement
1) Specific surface shall not be less than 250 m2 per kg.
2) The lime saturation factor shall not be greater than 1.02 and not less than 0.66 when
calculated by the formulae given in BS 4027.
3) The tricalcium aluminate content shall not exceed 3.5% when calculated by the
formulae given in BS 4027.
4) The mass of insoluble residue shall not exceed 1.5%
5) The mass of magnesia shall not exceed 4%.
6) The mass of total sulphur expressed as SO3, shall not exceed 2.5%.
7) The loss on ignition shall not exceed 4%.
8) The average compressive strength of concrete cubes shall be not less than 10 N/mm2
at three days and higher than the compressive strength at three days bus not less
than 27 N/ mm2 at 28 days.
9) The average compressive strength of mortal cubes shall be not les than 20 N/ mm 2 at
three days and higher than the compressive strength at three days but not less than
39 N/ mm2 at 28 days.
10) Setting times of cement paste of standard consistence shall be :
- Initial setting time : not less than 45 minutes

- Final setting time : not more than 10 hours.
11) The cement shall not have an expansion of more than 10mm when tested for
soundness.

Ordinary Portland Cement
1) Specific surface shall not be less than 225m2 per kg.
2) The lime saturation factor shall not be greater than 1.02 and not less than 0.66 when
calculated by the formulae given in BS 12.
3) The mass of insoluble residue shall not exceed 1.5%.
4) The mass of magnesia shall not exceed 4%.
5) The mass of total sulphur expressed as SO3 shall not exceed 3%.
6) The loss on ignition shall not exceed 4%.
7) The average compressive strength of concrete cubes shall be not less than 13
N/mm2 at three days and higher than the compressive strength at three days but not
less than 29 N/mm2 at 28 days.
8) The average compressive strength of mortal cubes shall not less than 23 N/ mm2 at
three days and higher than the compressive strength at three days but not less than
41 N/mm2 at 28 days.
9) Setting times of cement paste of standard consistence shall be :
- Initial setting time : not less than 45 minutes

- Final setting time : not more than 10 hours.
10) The cement shall not have an expansion of more than 10mm when tested for
soundness.
Special cements shall not be used without the written approval of the Engineer and as may
be directed by him and strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Any cement which has become damaged or has deteriorated shall be removed from the site.
Manufacturers test certificates for composition and properties shall indicate the average
values and corresponding maximum and minimum value for a continuous production period
of at least 6 months (period covered shall be stated) ending not earlier than 3 months before
submission of the data.
The contractor shall furnish on arrival at site of each consignment a certificate conforming
date of manufacture and submit report on laboratory analysis. If such reports are not
available the contractor shall arrange for taking of representative samples from the delivered
cement and establish compliance with the specifications.

b. AGGREGATES
Prior to commencing work the Contractor shall obtain, for the Engineer’s inspection, samples
of all the aggregates which it is proposed should be used.
The Engineer may at any time require samples to be taken from the site and tested at an
approved independent laboratory. Samples are to be provided for each new batch of
aggregates and tested as appropriate.
The contractor shall carry out on site such testing as is necessary to ensure the consistency
of the aggregate supply for grading and impurities.
The following shall apply when tested in accordance with BS 812 :-
(a) Shell content shall not exceed 20% in fractions that are finer than 10mm and coarser
than 5mm and 8% in fractions that are coarser than 10mm. No specific requirements for
aggregates finer than 5mm.
(b) Magnesium sulphate soundness – MgSO4 solution 5 cycles loss not greater than
10% by weight.
(c) Clay, slit and dust content (material passing 75 cm BS 410 Test Sieve); not greater
than 3% for fine aggregate and not greater than 1% for coarse aggregate.
(d) Total acid soluble chloride content in aggregates (NaC1) shall not exceed.
0.1% of dry weight of fine aggregate.
0.05% by weight of coarse aggregate.
The total soluble sulphate content in aggregates (SO3) shall not exceed.
0.40% of dry weight of fine aggregate.
0.40% by weight of coarse aggregate.
The above limits are subject to the satisfaction of total chlorides and sulphate in the concrete
mix, enumerated elsewhere.
(e) 10% fines value not less than:
- 150 KN for heavy duty concrete floor finishers.
- 100 KN for pavement wearing surfaces.
- 50 KN for others.
(f) Flakiness index for combined coarse aggregate shall not exceed 40.
(g) Grading – within limits specified in BS 882.

The tests shall be carried out in accordance with British and ASTM Standards and the results
shall comply with the limit given therein, or as otherwise stated herein.
Grading tests shall be carried out daily when concrete is being produced on a regular basis or
before hand when production in irregular.
The contractor is to check with his aggregate supplier that the aggregates when mixed with
other concrete constituents do not give a shrinkage value exceeding 0.065% when tested in
accordance with BR.S Digest No. 35.
c. SPECIAL AGGREGATES, ADMIXTURES, ETC.
Special aggregates, admixtures, etc. shall not be used without the written authority of the
Engineer and as may be directed by him and strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
If the Contractor wishes to use an admixture he must provide in writing to the Engineer the
name of the product and the manufacturer and the purpose for which it is to be used. No
calcium chloride will be permitted in the concrete.
d. WATER
Prior to commencing of concreting and subsequently once every three months, the contractor
shall sample and test the water used for concreting for the presence of Sulphate and Chloride
salts. In between, the amount of dissolved solids shall be checked on a weekly basis by
conductivity methods. Any significant change in the amount of dissolved solids shall be
investigated immediately by further testing for Sulphate and Chloride salts.
The following limits shall apply:
Sulphate - 1000 ppm (mg/ltr)

Chlorides - 500 ppm
PH Value - 5.5 to 8.5
Inorganic impurities - 2000 ppm
Alkali carbonates and bicarbonates - 1000 ppm
Water with PH value outside these limits is of doubtful quality and shall be tested as per BS
3148 to determine acceptability for further use.
Water shall be clean and free from impurities, either in solution or suspension, which might
prove injurious to the concrete or steel.
Retarding and water reducing additives will be of the lignosulphate type.
e. REINFORCEMENT
Reinforcement shall comply with BS 4449, BS 4461, BS 4482 or BS 4483, as applicable.

structural reinforcement shall comply with the requirements of BS 8110.
High yield strength bars shall be round deformed bars, complying with ASTM 615 Grade 60
and the deformations conforming to the requirements of ASTM standard A305 to 50T,
Appendix 1

Testing of reinforcement shall be as follows:-
10 Nos. of specimen random samples of reinforcement bars available at site from each of the
various diameter of bars being incorporated in the works shall be taken to conduct tensile test
and bend and rebend tests. Chemical tests, for all such samples, shall also be carried out.
All reinforcement shall be free from oil, any rust, scale or other matter likely to destroy bond
before being placed in position in the moulds or shutters. If for any reason there is an
appreciable lapse of time between the placing of the reinforcement and concreting, the steel
shall, if necessary be cleaned before concreting commences.
f. PRECAST CONCRETE ELEMENTS
Precast units should be manufactured, handled and assembled by methods that are safe and
yield a competent structure which is satisfactory in relation to its stability, performance,
durability and appearance. The recommendations in BS 5531 shall be followed.
The Contractor shall submit for Engineer’s approval complete shop drawings for the works
and, if necessary, arrange for a field mock-up prior to commencement of production.
Precast concrete elements shall be cast in rigid and accurately assembled moulds giving the
required surface finish specified to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
They shall be cast with concrete as specified incorporating reinforcement and shall be
mechanically vibrated and properly cured. The formwork shall be painted with non staining
mould oil after proper cleaning and reassembling of the moulds and prior to casting concrete.
Moulds for precast elements can only be used for as many times as they can produce
precast concrete elements of the form size, alignment, dimensions and surface finish
specified and presenting no defects and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
Side moulds shall remain in position for half a day and bottom moulds shall remain in position
for seven days. The contractor is to take utmost care in providing for the proper handling,
hoisting, cutting, pinning, building in, including bedding and painting so that these precast
elements are not damaged, and are accurately and solidly fixed in their respective positions.
g. EXPANSION JOINT FILLER
Expansion joint filler shall be compressible filler sheet of selected soft wood and oak fibres
impregnated with a bitumen emulsion. It shall be completely non-staining and easy to
handle. It shall not extrude when compressed to 50% of original thickness and shall return to
more than 80% of its thickness, after compression. It shall not disintegrate due to
weathering. Density shall not be less than 300 kg/m3.

h. WATER STOPS
Water stops shall be preformed, flexible and extruded from high grade polyvinyl chloride
compounds. They shall be of approved make and profile. PVC compound used shall satisfy
the following criteria when tested in accordance with BS 2571 and US Corps of Engineers
CRD-C572-74.
(i) Tensile strength = 13.8 N/mm2 (Min.)
(ii) Elongation at break = 300% (Min.)
(iii) BS softness = 45
(iv) Specific gravity = 1.3
03. STORAGE OF MATERIALS
All cements shall be stored in a weather proof shed of adequate size having a raised dry floor
or in silos of approved design.
The shed shall be large enough to allow proper aeration and effectual separations of the
various consignments. The old consignments being used before the later ones. Cement shall
not be stored in site for more than 21 days, after this it must be removed from the site at the
contractor’s expense.
Reinforcement should be stored clear off the ground and should be protected from
contamination by other materials.
The aggregates are to be stored in such a way that contamination from other materials and
intermixing of the various gradings will be prevented. Block masonry walls shall separate
different grades of aggregate. The aggregate shall be deposited in a way that will prevent
segregation through dropping on to the peak of a high heap. The aggregates shall not be
contaminated by earth during storage.
04. FORM WORK (WORKMANSHIP)
The contractor shall supply, design, erect, strike and remove the form work and be entirely
responsible for its stability and safety to carry the wet concrete and all incidental loadings and
protect the concrete from damage and distortion during placing, vibration, ramming, setting
and curing. It shall be so constructed as to give the finished concrete the dimensions shown
on the drawings and of material capable of providing the surface finish specified. The
maximum permissible deflection under all loads shall not exceed 3 mm or 1/600 of the free
span, whichever is lesser.
The contractor shall be entirely responsible for the sufficiency of the form work and shall be
required to submit drawings indicating all general fixing and support details for approval. The
Engineer’s approval does not absolve the contractor of such responsibility.

The contractor shall when so directed by the Engineer form the soffits of the beams and slabs
to a camber. The amount of camber and the method of obtaining same shall be agreed with
the Engineer.
Formwork shall be so constructed as to prevent the loss of any liquid from the wet concrete
and to be removed without shock or vibration, all wedges used must be nailed so as to
prevent slipping or displacement.
Formwork shall be of water proof timber or metal or plastic and shall include all temporary
concrete moulds and their supports.
For concrete surfaces which are to be plastered, commercial ply wood of approved type shall
be used.
For concrete surfaces which are to remain exposed, wrought form work shall be used as
shown on the drawings. Wrought form work shall be of timber boarding wrought faced or
timber framing lined with smooth faced plywood, hardboard or an equal lining approved by
the engineer, or of metal or of fibreglass reinforced plastic suitable to obtain a fair-face finish
on the concrete.
Wire ties to form work passing through the concrete shall not be generally permitted, except
in places specifically agreed to by the Engineer’s Representative.
If internal ties are necessary, then bolts or rods shall be used in conjunction with metal
sleeves placed so that no metal is left closer to the finishes concrete surface than the
specified thickness of cover to the reinforcement On removal of such bolts or rods the holes
left shall be thoroughly filled with a paste consisting of one part cement to two parts of sand.
No ties whatsoever shall pass through any concrete members designed to be a part of a
water tight structure nor through concrete having an exposed fairface finish.
All frame work is to be thoroughly cleaned of any old concrete or any other deposits.
Immediately before concreting it shall be thoroughly hosed down with water, temporary
openings being provided to permit the escape of sawdust, shavings, etc. with the water.
Surfaces of formwork shall be inspected and approved by the Engineer’s Representative

prior to concreting. This approval, however, shall not relieve the contractor of any of his
responsibilities.
Unless otherwise specified, the minimum periods before striking form work and centering
shall be as follows:
Columns, sides : 24 hours

Beams, sides : 24 hours
Beams, soffits : 8 days, Props 15 days.
Walls : 24 hours
Suspended slabs, soffits : 4 days, Props 11 days.
The responsibility for the safe removal of the form work shall rest with the Contractor. Any
work showing signs of damage through premature loading shall be entirely reconstructed at
the contractor’s expenses.

During striking of form work to concrete members presenting external angles such as
columns, suspended beams, etc. utmost care shall be taken to avoid breaking of concrete at
these location.
Observation by the contractor of the minimum time required for the removal of formwork shall
in no way relieve the contractor of his responsibility for insuring that the concrete has attained
sufficient strength for the load and is properly cured.
Fixing blocks and ends of brackets and bars and bolts, wall ties, etc. shall be cast in the
concrete at the time of placing and together with all mortices and holes and apertures.
Chases and grooves, etc. shall be accurately set out in the form work before the concrete is
placed. No part of the concrete works shall be cut away for any item or for any other reason
without the Engineer’s approval.
Before placing reinforcement, internal faces of form work shall be treated with non –staining
mould oil. Care shall be taken that the reinforcement does not become contaminated with
the mould oil. Wash out holes shall be provided for cleaning wherever inaccessible.
All buried concrete members shall be formed with chamfered edges/corners to ensure dense
concreting. The formwork construction shall allow for the chamfering.
05. REINFORCEMENT (WORKMANSHIP)
a. PLACING
All reinforcement should be placed and maintained in the position shown on the drawings, in
which the bending dimensions and scheduling of bars should in accordance with B.S 4466
“Bending dimensions and scheduling of bars for the reinforcement of concrete.” Some
definite method of ensuring the adequacy of corner should be sought by the Contractor to the
Approval of the Engineer.
Bars shall be tied together with annealed soft iron wire of No. 16 s.w.g. or other approved for
binding
Reinforcement shall be inspected and approved by the Engineer before the concrete is
placed. Such approval will not relieve the contractor of his responsibilities in connection with
the work.
b. SPACING BLOCKS
Where concrete blocks are used for ensuring the specified cover to the reinforcement, they
shall be made of fine aggregate concrete of similar characteristics as the main concrete.
c. BENDING
Reinforcement should not be bent or straightened in a manner that will injure the material.
Where reinforcement bars are bent aside at construction joints and afterwards bent back into
approximately their original position, care should be taken to ensure that at no time is the
radius of the bend less than 4 bars diameters for mild steel or 6 bar diameters for highyield
bars. Care should also be taken when bending back bars, to ensure that the concrete around
the bar is not damaged.

d. GENERAL
The fixing of the reinforcing steel shall be checked immediately before concreting begins.
The reinforcement cages shall be maintained in position during concreting by the use of
adequate concrete spacers, steel chairs and cradles; these shall be provided even if not
shown on the drawings.
During concreting operations care must be taken to avoid displacement of the reinforcement
by plant, operative or wet concrete.
Particular attention shall be given to securing top reinforcement in beams and slabs and
special precautions must be taken in cantilevers to maintain the specified cover. Nylon or
other non metal spacers and ties may be used provided they are of satisfactory design and
provided they will have no deleterious effect upon the concrete or its surface, subject to the
prior approval of the Engineer.
e. BENDING SCHEDULES
All necessary Bar Bending Schedules shall be provided by the Contractor to the Engineer in
such time as mutually agreed so as to preclude delay or otherwise affect the progress of the
Works.
f. PROTECTION OF EXPOSED BARS EMBEDDED IN CONCRETE
The dowel bars embedded in concrete and exposed to weather for more than 7 (seven) days
time shall be protected against rusting and corrosion by applying required coats of
approved/reputed make zinc rich primer.
06. CONCRETE (WORKMANSHIP)
a. GENERALLY
All concrete works shall be carried out in accordance with the BS 8110 & BS 5328 or as
directed by the Engineer.
b. CONCRETE MIXES GENERALLY
Details of the proposed mix proportions shall be submitted to the Engineer for his approval
prior to the commencement of the concreting.
All mixes are designed mixes unless followed by
‘P’ – denoting a ‘prescribed mix’ specified by mix proportions with a target strength
requirement. The mix proportions for standard prescribed mixes are set out in Tables 1 & 2
of BS 5328.
The designed mixes shall generally comply with Table 1 furnished below unless otherwise
specified.

TABLE – 1
Concrete Type of Nominal Mini-mum Free water Characteristic Cube

Grade Content Aggre- quantity of cement ratio strength
gate size cement (CCS)
mm kg/mm Minimum
7 days 28 days
N/mm2 N/mm2
In Sub-
structure
C 15 OPC 20 340 0.60 10 15
All other
grades OPC 20 400 0.40 - -
In Super-
structure
C25 OPC 20 370 0.45 17 25
C30 OPC 20 380 0.45 20 30
C35 OPC 20 380 0.45 24 35
C40 OPC 20 400 0.40 27 40
The CCSs are for concrete which has been cured at a temperature of 20o C + 1o C and are
the values below which no more than 5% of the test results fall. The - day strengths shall be
used as a guide only.
Concrete for water retaining structures shall be watertight and shall comply with the
recommendations of BS 8007.
Concrete for paving or precast units shall be tested to BS 1881 and shall have a minimum
flexural strength of 3.5 N/mm2 at 28 days. If the concrete has a specified CCS of 40/mm2 or
greater, then the minimum flexural strength shall be 4/mm2.
c. TRIAL MIXES
Preliminary laboratory tests shall be carried out to determine the mixes to satisfy the
requirements of the Specifications with representative samples of approved materials.
Trial mixes cubes shall be made from the three consecutive batches for each mix; the
workability shall equate with the designed target value. Six cubes from each batch shall be
taken, three for testing at 28 days and three at an earlier age as approved by the Engineer.
These cubes shall be cured, stored and tested in a laboratory approved by the Engineer.
The average strength of the nine cubes shall be more than the specified CCS by the current
margin minimum 3.5 N/mm2
Further trial mixes shall be taken if the range (the maximum minus the minimum of the three
cube results in any batch) exceeds 15% of the average of that batch, or if the range of the
three batches averages exceeds 20% of the overall average of the batches.

The mixes shall be tested to determine the following properties also and acceptability
established.
(i) bleeding in accordance with ASTM C 232
(ii) free water/ cement ratio.
(iii) Indirect tensile strength in accordance with BS 1881 including cylinder splitting
and beam tests.
d. TARGET MEAN STRENGTH
The target mean strength specimen shall exceed the specified characteristic strength by at
least the ‘current margin’. The current margin for a concrete mix shall be determined by the
contractor and shall be taken as the lesser of:
1.64 times the standard deviation of cube tests on at least 100 separate batches of concrete
of nominally similar proportions and of similar materials and produced over a period not
exceeding 12 months by the same plant under similar supervision, but not less than 2.5
N/mm2 for concrete of grade 15 or 3.75 N/mm2 for concrete of grade 20 or above;
1.64 times the standard deviation of cube tests on at least 40 separate batches of concrete of
nominally similar proportions and of similar materials and produced over a period not
exceeding 5 days by not exceeding 6 months by the same plant under similar supervision,
but not less than 5N/mm2 for concrete of grade 15 or 7.75 N/mm2 for concrete of grade 20 or
above;
Where there are insufficient data to arrive at the above, the margin for the initial mix design
shall be taken as 10 N/mm2 for concrete of grade 15 or 15.0 N/mm2 for concrete of grade 20
or above.
e. CONTAMINATION OF MIX
The maximum total weight of aggressive elements, chlorides and/or sulphates per cubic
metre of compacted concrete is to be:
Chlorides expressed as }
equivalent sodium } 1.0 kg (0.04%)
chloride (NaC1) from all sources }
Sulphates (as SO3) } 5.0 kg (0.20%)

excluding cement content }
The mix constitutes, including water, are to be chemically analysed to the approval of the
Engineer at not less than the following intervals to determined that the above limits are not
exceeded so as to ensure durable concrete :-
(a) at preliminary mix design stage.
(b) before any change of source of supply of materials
(c) as directed by the Engineer.

(d) one sample per 50 cubic metres of coarse aggregate delivered to site but in
any case, not less than one sample from each day’s delivery.
(e) one sample per 25 cubic metres of fine aggregate (sand) delivered to site but
in any case, not less than one sample from each day’s delivery.
f. ADMIXTURES
Admixtures shall not be used in concrete without prior written approval.
Set retarding and water reducing admixtures, if permitted shall, consist of lignosulphate.
g. CHANGE OF MIX
Where the strength of the concrete mix in two adjoining members differs by more than 50% of
the weaker mix, the following procedure shall apply when the higher strength concrete is in a
column or wall.
h. TRANSPORT OF CONCRETE
Concrete shall be handled from place of mixing to place of final deposit as rapidly as
practicable by approved methods, which will prevent segregation and loss of ingredients. If
shall deposited as nearly as practicable in its final position to avoid rehandling unset concrete
inside the forms; chutes for transporting the concrete will only be allowed with the approval of
the Engineer.
j. PLACING OF CONCRETE
Before placing the concrete, the moulds or form work shall be cleaned of shaving, pieces of
wood or other debris and other deleterious matter. The concrete shall be carefully placed
and unless special permission is obtained, it shall not be dropped from a height of more than
2 metres.
After placing it shall be well consolidated until in penetrates and fills all the spaces between
and around reinforcing bars in such a manner as to ensure that the concrete is solid and
entirely free from voids.
Concreting of any member shall proceed in one continuous operation between day work
joints, and the interval between adding the water to the dry material and the completion of the
placing and consolidation of the concrete shall not exceed the initial set of the concrete or 25
minutes, except as specified for ready mixed concrete.
During concreting a competent steel fixer shall always be in attendance to adjust and correct
the position of the reinforcement immediately before and during the placing of the concrete.
During concreting of slabs an Electrician shall be in attendance to rectify any damage or

blockage to electrical conduits.
The contractor shall provide a method statement of the proposed concreting operation, if
required by the Engineer. Contractor shall provide prescribed forms on which Engineer’s prior
approval of concreting is sought.

k. COMPACTION OF CONCRETE
Unless other wise specified by the Engineer, all structural concrete shall be compacted by
approved mechanical vibration equipment which will, in most cases, involve the use of
immersion vibrators (the vibrators are to operate at a frequency of not less than 6,000
c.p.m.).
The contractor shall make available standby vibrators in good working condition at all times
during concreting which shall be used in the event of failure of the vibrator in operation.
Deep beams of thinner width shall be vibrated with the needle of 28mm diameter.
Vibrators used for slab concreting shall preferably be of electrically powered type.
Where such vibrators are used, they shall be allowed to penetrate the unset concrete by their
own motion are to be withdrawn so as to ensure that no voids remain.
Excessive tamping or vibrating of concrete shall be avoided, sufficient only being done to
ensure thorough consolidation, and a sufficient amount of equipment and labour shall be
available at all times.
No contact with reinforcement or form work, by the immersion vibrator shall be allowed and
care is to be taken to ensure that previously placed set concrete is not damaged in any way.
It is essential that the mix proportions used shall be suitable for compaction by vibrator
without any segregation or loss of material.
If approval is given by the Engineer for hand compaction, the Contractor shall ensure that the
mix proportions are adjusted to provide concrete of suitable workability and strength to
comply with all the requirements of this Specification.
l. CURING
As soon as possible after placing, concrete shall be protected during the first stages of
hardening from harmful effects of sunshine and drying winds by covering with polythene
sheeting. Later on, curing shall be continued by covering with wet hessian, approved spray
on curing membrane, polythene or other approved materials. The concrete surfaces shall be
kept saturated for at least seven days for concrete which is not exposed in the finished works
and as directed by the engineer for concrete that has a surface finish.
All concrete shall also be adequately protected form excessive temperatures, shocks, running
water or other deleterious effects.
Sides and soffits of beams and slabs where moist and membrane curing cannot be carried
out effectively, shall be cured with a spray curing compound approved by the Engineer.
Water retention of such curing compound shall not be less than 75%.

m. HOT WEATHER CONCRETING
The maximum temperature of wet and unset concrete is to be limited to 32oC at all times to
prevent excessively rapid setting times, loss of moisture and shrinkage, etc.
The following precautions should be adopted as necessary to comply with the above limit:-
(a) Shading of aggregate stock piles.
(b) Insulation of water tanks and pipelines and formwork.
(c) Refrigeration of mixing water.
(d) Shading of form work and reinforcement from sun and drying winds.
(e) Cooling of form work and reinforcement prior to, and ahead of the costing of
the concrete by mist spraying.
(f) Covering and spraying with water of hardening concrete surface.
(g) Concreting during the cooler parts of the day.
(h) Refrigeration of concrete mix and/or constituents with liquid gas.
The contractor is referred to American Concrete Institute standard 305-R-77 for

recommended practice for hot weather concreting.
n. SLAB ON GROUND
Concrete slabs on ground, exposed as wearing surface, shall be laid using the principles
outlined in Cement and Concrete Association publication 48.034. These shall be laid in long
strips, vacuum floated and with induced transverse joints. All concrete slabs on ground shall
have 50mm thick PCC 1:3:6 blinding on mechanically compacted earth.
Similarly floor slabs above ground with exposed wearing surface shall also be vacuum de-
watered and power float finished.
p. WATERTIGHT CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
Where watertight construction is specified on the drawings such as basement raft/walls/water

tanks/sumps, etc., the Contractor shall be wholly responsible for achieving water tightness of
the work so specified. Joints in concrete shall be located only at positions approved by the
Engineer.
Continuous PVC water-stops of approved make shall be incorporated in all joints, the
locations of which are to be agreed with the Engineer. Each piece of pre-molded water-stops
shall be of maximum practicable length in order that the number of end joints will be held to a
minimum. Joints at inter sections and at ends of pieces shall be made in the manner most
appropriate to the material being used. Joint shall develop effective water tightness fully
equal to that of the continuous water-stop material.

In addition to strength and durability requirements, the design of the mix must be such as to
produce a dense waterproof and damp proof concrete with the lowest possible shrinkage
characteristics.
After completion, a thorough check shall be made on all joints to ensure that no imperfection
exists and tests shall be conducted if directly by the Engineer, to ascertain the same.
The 28 days characteristic cube strength should be less than 35 N/mm2 and the concrete
should be classed as grade C35. The minimum cement content should be 370 kg/m3 for
above ground structures and 400 kg/m3 for underground structures.
All waterproof concrete shall contain approved waterproofing powder, added to concrete at
the time of mixing at a rate recommended by the Manufacturer.
For junctions of slab or beams with columns or walls, the area of columns or wall is to be cast
in high strength concrete, simultaneously with the slab or the beam, with the area of the
higher strength concrete projecting a minimum of 75mm (500 mm for flat slab construction)
into the slab or beam and both mixes well vibrated together subject to the approval of the
Engineer.
07. QUALITY CONTROL
a. SUPERVISION
In order to maintain the required standard of quality, the Contractor shall provide full time on
site a suitably trained and fully experienced Engineer who shall be responsible for the quality
control of all concrete work. He shall supervise all concrete mixing and placing, steel fixing
and form work erection and be responsible for all tests on materials, the making, identifying,
marking testing and recording of results for all test cubes and the maintenance and
calibration of all mixing and measuring plant under his direct supervision.
b. MIXING AND WEIGH BATCHING
The contractor should use a weigh batching plant for proportioning all materials and the
concrete is to be mixed in a mechanical batch mixer of a type approved by the Engineer. The
plant is to be maintained in good working order and the weigh balances shall be tested
regularly to ensure that they do not deviate by more than 3% of any actual weight.
The mixer capacity is to be sufficient to allow mixing and placing with no possibility of an
“initial set” occurring between batches.
Each batch of ingredients is to be charged into the drum of the mixer whilst revolving and is
to be mixed in its dry state for not less than one minute before water is added from the
measuring tank.
Mixing must continue until there is a uniform distribution of the material and the mass is
uniform in colour and consistency and must continue for at least 1-½ minutes after the water
is added. The whole content shall be discharged before new materials are added to the drum.
The mixer drum must be thoroughly cleaned out at the end of each day’s work and no
concrete must be left in the mixer drum or borrows during break periods.

c. SLUMP TESTS
Slump tests are to be used for guidance only and are to be carried out by the contractor as
directed by the Engineer in conjunction with cube tests. Slump tests are to be made as
directed in B.S.
d. CONCRETE SAMPLE TESTING
Test cubes shall be taken at regular intervals during the progress of the work (and as may be
directed by the Engineer) to confirm that the mixes comply with this specification.
Unless specified otherwise during the progress of the work, the frequency of sampling shall
not be less than the following rates “-
- Columns, cantilevers and other critical members – each 10 m3 or ten batches

whichever is lesser.
- Slabs, beams, walls, bases, etc. – each 50m3 of fifty batches.
- Large pours and rafts, etc. over 200 m3 – each 100 m3 or one hundred batches.
- A minimum of six cubes for each different grades of concrete used during each
working day.
Test cubes shall also be made if the source of supply of materials is altered or when
otherwise required by the Engineer.
Each sampled is to consist of six test cubes made and stored in accordance with B.S. three
for testing at seven days and the other three for testing at twenty eight days.
Cubes are to be clearly marked with the time and date of their manufacture and a record kept
of the exact position in the works from which they were taken together with details of slump,
quality of mix, the temperature and physical conditions under which the cube was stored prior
to dispatch.
Tests are to be made in accordance with B.S 1881 at a laboratory approved by the Engineer.
The cube test result sheets must show the age at testing, density, crushing strength, together
with the information referred to above. Strength requirements shall comply with BS 8110.
The cube testing machine shall be housed in laboratory and calibrated to BS 1610, at the
time of installation. It shall be verified/ recalibrated at least once in three months to ensure
accuracy of the equipment.
The results will be unaccepted, if:-
- the average strength determined from any group of four consecutive test cubes does
not exceed the CCS by 0.5 times the current margin, or
- any individual result falls below 85% of CCS.
In such an event any one or more of the following actions, as instructed, shall be taken at the
contractor’s own expense.

- Changing the mix.
- Improving quality control.
- Cutting and testing cores from placed concrete.
- Load testing relevant structural units.
- Non-destructive testing of placed concrete.
- Cutting out and replacing defective concrete.
If the range of individual cube strengths made from the same sample exceeds 15% of the
mean then the method of making, curing and testing cubes shall be checked and the
excessible deviation set right.
Regardless of satisfactory test results, any concrete which, in the Engineer’s opinion is
excessively honey combed or having excessive shrinkage cracks or in any other way
defective, shall be liable to rejection. The onus is on the contractor to establish the
acceptability of such defective works by carrying out additional testing as required at his
expense. Minor defects apparent on stripping the shuttering must be made good at the
contractor’s expense but no such making good shall be carried out until after inspection by
the Engineer and his approval of the proposed treatment has been given. Work which has
not been previously inspected but which shows signs of such treatment shall be liable to
rejection as defective work.
The above additional testing and remedial measures shall be carried out without any undue
delay. Th cost of all such delays on site shall be met by the contractor.
Concrete shall be tested for drying shrinkage, water absorption and moisture movement as
directed for which 100 mm cubes and 75 x 75 mm prisms shall be prepared and tested in
accordance with BS 1881.
The acceptable limits are :-
Water absorption : 3% absorbed after 10 minutes;

6.5% absorbed after 24 hours.
Drying shrinkage : 0.05%
Moisture movement : 0.03%
08. DEFLECTIONS AND TOLERANCES
a. DEFLECTION OF FORM WORK
The form work must be designed such that it shall be capable of withstanding the pressure
and loads resulting from the placing of the concrete, whatever method of compaction or
vibration is employed without undue deflection or loss of alignment.

The maximum allowable deflections are listed below:
Location Permissible
deflection
Between adjacent framing members + 2mm
Between adjacent ties on a framing + 1mm
Over the full depth of a vertical face + 2mm
Over a 3m length horizontally + 3mm
The form work shall be made generally with the following upward cambers:
(i) Cantilever slabs 3mm for every 1.5 m of span.
(ii) Slabs of span not greater than 3M 3mm for every 3.0 M of span.
(iii) Cantilevered beams 6mm for every 1.5M of span.
(iv) Beams of span not greater than 6M 6mm for every 3.0 M of span.
b. CONCRETE TOLERANCES
The contractor shall be responsible for setting out the work accurately and for accurately
making all concrete sections and members in accordance with the dimensions shown on the
drawings. He shall generally construct the works in such a way that the fitting together of
various components of the building such as steel work, block work, doors, windows, finishes,
can be properly carried out.
Any work which is significantly out of level or alignment shall be rejected and shall be rebuilt
at the contractor’s expense. No cutting away or making up of hardened concrete work shall
be allowed without the Engineer’s approval.
The contractor shall adopt methods for the setting out of the buildings which can be readily
and repeatedly checked by the Engineer.
The following tolerances shall not be exceeded.
All setting out dimensions, length of beams and slabs, storey heights and position of
members + 6mm (non cumulative).
Exposed columns, columns with fair face finish and those housing windows and other frames
tied to their faces shall be accurate in position, square and straightness to within + 2mm.
Cross-sectional dimensions of concrete members/ sizes + 3mm.
Displacement from straightness shall be within 2mm in 3 metres (non-cumulative)

Surface levels of floor slabs

- Generally (In 10m length) : + 6mm
- Local undulations .. + 3mm
Verticality of columns and walls

- In storey height : + 6mm
- In full building height : + 20mm
Variation in size and location

of openings, sleeves and
embedded fixtures : + 6mm
Variations in stairs
- In riser : + 3mm
Twist in members shall not exceed 3mm in 3 metre

(Non-cumulative)
Regardless of the tolerances permitted, the Contractor shall consider building details that
adjoin each other, where finer tolerances may be called for.
Any defective work like deviations from the working details in respect of setting out, correct
lines and levels verticality, or sizes and thickness of members, shall be removed and
reconstructed or other wise rectified to the approval of the Engineer.
All remedial work shall be done without undue delay and the contractor shall be responsible
for any extra expense in making good the defective work as required.
09. PROTECTION OF CONCRETE
a. PROTECTION OF BASEMENT/FOUNDATION
Owing to any aggressive nature of the ground conditions, wherever specified, reinforced
concrete below ground level and/or contact with soil shall have a protective membrane.
The membrane shall be approved self adhesive waterproofing membrane. All concrete
surfaces shall be surface dry and brushed free from dust before application of the membrane.
The membrane shall be preformed self adhesive and of tropical grade. It shall comply with
the following testing and performance requirements.
Minimum tensile strength : 5000 psi (34.5 N/mm2)

(ASTM D638)
Minimum tear strength : 7.3 kgs. (16 lbs)

(ASTM D1004)
Minimum puncture resistance : 36.4 Kgs. (80 lbs)

(ASTM E154)

Minimum peel strength : 1.1 N/mm

(ASTM D1000)
Vapour transmission rate : Less than 0.03 g/m2/24

(ASTM E96 Procedure B) hrs.
Water resistance : Excellent

(ASTM D2939 (i), (ii) )
Thickness : 1.5mm (minimum)
Under structural concrete the membrane shall be laid on a concrete blinding layer, sticky side
downwards, extending 300mm at least beyond the line of the structural concrete to be placed
above. The blinding layer shall be dry, smooth, free from nails and shall be primed with one
coat of approved primer as per the Manufacturer’s recommendation.
After construction of the concrete work above and the corresponding surface preparations
are done, the vertical (or battered) surface shall be primed with approved primer.
At all internal angles between horizontal and vertical or battered surfaces 25 mm x 25 mm

fillets shall be formed using approved bitumen putty. A spray of 10 x 10mm shall be provided
at all external corners.
The waterproofing membrane shall be applied to the vertical faces, sticky side to face,
bringing downwards over the fillet and extended horizontally over the 300mm width of
membrane extending along the top of the concrete sub-base. The membranes shall be
pressed tightly together to form an effective watertight joint.
Any joining of the membrane shall be by overlapping a minimum of 100mm. The overlaps
shall be pressed firmly together to provide a watertight seal.
All junctions between vertical surfaces and top surfaces of concrete below ground shall be
reinforced with a 300 mm wide strip of membrane, equally between both surfaces, before
fixing the main membrane. The membrane protection of all concrete shall carried out to a
minimum of 15 cm above ground level.
When backfill materials is to be placed against membranes they shall be protected by

approved sheets. Sheets used for protection shall be robust, durable and light weight. They
shall have permanent life even under exposure to saturated conditions and shall be minimum
10mm thick. Notwithstanding the provision of these sheets, the greatest care shall be
exercised by the contractor in selecting and placing fill so that the membrane is not damaged.
Special attention shall be paid to the junction between piles and pile caps to ensure the
concrete is fully protected, all of which shall be to the Engineer’s approval.
b. PROTECTION UNDER PAVED AREAS/GROUND SLAB
The formation level shall be prepared using a 50mm layer of rolled fine sand or concrete
according to the drawings.
Approved polythene sheeting is then to be laid to provide an impermeable membrane. The

sheet shall be of 1200 gauge (0.3mm).

Sheets of polythene are to be lapped by at least 150mm. The upper sheet shall be turned
back and mastic tape applied approximately 75mm from the edge of the lower sheet. The
upper sheet shall then be struck down and the edge sealed to the lower sheet with 75mm
wide approved polythene joining tape.
Where paved areas adjoin structural concrete, a water proof joint is to be formed between the
approved sheeting and the protective system to the structural concrete or the polythene
sheeting shall be married at all edges to the DPC as directed.
c. CONCRETE COATING
Generally, concrete substructures shall be protected externally with two coats of approved
coal tar epoxy. It shall have excellent adhesion and shall be applied at the covering rates
specified by the approved manufacturer. It shall be in ready to apply condition, not requiring
addition of thinner at site. The protection shall be applied to the top of the building concrete
and to the outside surfaces of all buried concrete and continued upto formed ground
level/pavement level as applicable.
Before application, the surfaces must be cleaned to remove grease and loose material and
irregularities and blow holes in the surface must be filled with approved cementitious repair
mortar materials and brought to an even surface. Each of the coats must be applied at the
rate specified by the manufacturer.
The coating at sides shall be covered with a layer of building paper (conforming to BS 1521)
even while the second coat is still tacky, in order to prevent damage while backfilling. At
least 2 days shall be allowed to elapse for the coating to achieve full setting strength before
back filling or shall be covered with 1200 gauge polythene sheet prior to backfilling.
The coating at the top of blinding concrete is made in two coats over evenly finished blinding
concrete. The final coat shall be blinded with clean, sharp sand, 1 to 2mm in size (7-14
mesh), while it is “sticky” and then allowed to dry.
d. CUTTING/CHASING OF CONCRETE
No holes or chases shall be cut in reinforced concrete after its placement. If found absolutely
necessary the contractor shall seek prior approval of Engineer and shall make good the cut
or chased portions with approved repairing compounds.
10. JOINTS IN CONCRETE
a. CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
Concrete shall be stopped at the end of a period of work only at construction joints which
shall be located in such positions as may be authorized by the Engineer. Such construction
joints shall be vertical or horizontal or both as required.
Vertical joints shall be formed by adequately secured rigid stop boards designed to pass
continuous steel bars without temporary bending or displacement.

At construction joints, both vertical and horizontal, the surface of the completed concrete shall
be prepared by spraying, wire brushing or chipping so that it is free from all laitance, scum
and loose material and shows a slightly roughened texture in which the tips of the coarse
aggregate are exposed.
In case of walls and columns, the initial 100mm up from the bottom of each lift shall be cast
separately to provide ‘Kicker’ for securing the shutter for the wall or column thereto. The
surface accepting the kicker shall be treated as above. The kicker shall be vibrated.
All construction joints shall be identified in the construction scheme and shall be approved by
the Engineer before actual construction commences.
Generally the position of the construction joints, unless otherwise instructed shall be located
as follows:-
(a) A joint shall be formed horizontally at the top of a foundation including raft foundation.
(b) In the case of columns, walls (circular or rectangular) and shafts, horizontal joints shall be
formed 25mm below the lowest soffit of beams and/or slabs meeting them at the top.
(c) Suspended floor slab and beam joints shall be vertical and be located at or near one third
the distance of the span. Joint in slab shall be parallel to the principal reinforcement.
(d) “Kickers” of columns, walls, etc. shall be incorporated in the previous concrete from which
it projects.
(e) Concrete in an upstand at the bottom of walls/shafts shall be placed at the same time as
the slab or other work from which the upstand projects.
(f) In case of raft slab, the joint shall be provided in the middle strip and shall be specially
designed to keep the raft damp proof.
(g) All exposed walls such as parapet walls or basement peripheral walls shall be cast in
lengths not exceeding 10 metres and shall be constructed on the alternate bay principle.
In general, vertical joints shall be formed away from corners and horizontal joints above
splays or openings. Corbels or brackets shall be poured monolithically with the wall, etc.
Concrete shall be placed in one continuous operation up to the construction joint. In case of
large volumes of concrete, the contractor shall arrange for working in shifts in such a way that
no interruption to the pour occurs.
Proposals for the casting sequence and the layout of joints shall be submitted by the
contractor for the Engineer’s approval.
Particular care shall be taken while placing of new concrete near a joint. This concrete shall
be well compacted attentively. In case of in-situ structural joints, preparation shall be carried
out preferably when the earlier concrete has set out not hardened. With a fine spray of water
or wire brushing, the outer mortar skin may be removed so as to expose the larger
aggregates without disturbing them.

When bonding concrete to existing hardened concrete the existing concrete shall be well
chipped to expose the aggregate and well washed to remove all loose particles. This surface
shall then be “buttered” with a rich cement grout immediately prior to the new concrete being
placed.
“Keys” shall be provided whenever directed at the construction joints.
b. DESIGN JOINTS
Unless otherwise indicated in the drawings or elsewhere, all contraction joints shall have two
coats of rubberised bitumen painted on the surface that is cast first. It shall be ensured that
the reinforcement provided for bending is continuous. However, temperature/ shrinkage
reinforcement shall be discontinuous across the joint.
Expansion joints shall incorporate a resin bonded cork filled board and dowel bars with
compressible pad at the end of the debonded half length, conforming to the details on the
drawings.
c. JOINT SEALANTS
Contraction and expansion joints shall be sealed with poly sulphide sealant. The joints shall
be in conformity with the manufacturer’s recommendations having due regard to the period of
concreting, the size of the concrete panel and the time when the sealer so to be run. The
joints shall be prepared, cleaned and primed in compliance with the manufacturers’
instructions and the surface shall be neatly finished.
d. WATER RETAINING JOINTS
These joints shall be constructed meeting with the requirements of BS 8007.
11. LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE
The light weight concrete shall comply with the following requirements:-
(i) The cement shall be ordinary Portland cement meeting with the requirements of BS
12 or it shall be Portland Blast Furnace cement meeting with the requirements of BS
146.
(ii) The principle aggregate can be vermiculate or other suitable material with the prior
approval of the Engineer.
(iii) The sand and water to be used in the concrete mix, concreting and curing of the light
weight concrete shall comply with the requirements enumerated elsewhere.
(iv) The minimum 28 days’ cube crushing strength of the concrete shall be 1.2 N/mm2.
(v) The density shall not exceed 1000 kg/cum.
Light weight concrete specified for structural steel encasement shall have surface
reinforcement of 5 kg./sq.m (minimum). Light weight concrete for roofing shall have K-value
equal to 0.11.

SECTION “D”
BLOCK/BRICK WORK
01. MATERIALS
a. MORTAR
Ordinary Portland cement shall conform to BS 12 and as described elsewhere.
Sulphate resisting cement shall conform to BS 4027 and as described elsewhere.
Sand for mortar shall conform to OS2 and BS 1200.
Hydrated lime shall conform to BS 890, Part-2, Class 8.
Plasticizer used for mortar shall conform to BS 4887.
Ingredients for mortars shall be measured in proper gauge boxes. Mortar shall be mixed in a
mechanical mixer approved by the Engineer. Mortar shall be used within 30 minutes of
mixing and partially set mortar shall not be remixed and used in the works.
Unless otherwise specified in drawings, mortar for non-load bearing walls shall be of 1:6 mix.
(1 part of cement and 6 parts of sand).
Mortar for load bearing wall shall be of 1:4 mix.
b. CONCRETE BLOCKS
Unless otherwise described, all blocks shall be of the following types:
Blocks with minimum compressive strength of 10.5 N/mm2 using Sulphate Resisting Cement
and suitably graded fine and coarse aggregate, for use below damp proof course level.
Blocks with minimum compressive strength of 7.0 N/mm2 using Ordinary Portland Cement
and suitably graded fine and coarse aggregate, for use above damp proof course level.
All load bearing masonry shall be with solid blocks and non-load bearing masonry shall be
with hollow blocks. Blockwork shall be 190mm deep overall unless otherwise specified. All
the blocks must be steam cured.
The voids in hollow blocks shall run vertically; the minimum thickness of outside skin shall be
35 mm and of diaphragms 25mm; the maximum longitudinal dimension of any one void shall
be 100mm.
c. CALCIUM SILICATE BRICKS
Calcium Silicate Bricks shall be procured from approved manufacturers. The bricks shall
conform to BS 187 and shall be of size, class and colour as specified/directed by the
Engineer.
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d. CLAUSTRA BLOCKS
Claustra blocks shall be manufactured of cement and fine aggregate 1:5 mix by volume made
in approved mould. All constituents of Claustra blocks shall comply with relevant clauses
under “CONCRETE WORKS”, in respect of mixing, curing strength and tests.
e. LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE BLOCKS
Lightweight concrete blocks shall comprise of either autoclaves aerated concrete (AAC)
blocks (also known as white insulated blocks). AAC blocks shall be of approved maximum
density of 600 kg/cu.m and compressive strength approximately 30 kg/cm2
200Tx200Dx600Lmm dimensions of each block. Otherwise, any equivalent lightweight
aggregate concrete blocks each 200x200x400mm in dimensions not weighing more than 12
kgs per piece can be used. Adhesive for AAC block laying should be as per supplier’s
materials mixing ratio requirements.
Furthermore, these lightweight blocks shall have a fire rating of minimum 90 mins or as
approved by relevant authorities. Also the moisture absorption shall be a maximum of 20%
for a two-hour exposure. Lightweight blocks in this section shall be procured from duly
approved manufacturers.
f. TESTS
When required by the Engineer, the Contractor shall supply certificates of tests carried out on
the representative samples of blocks/bricks delivered to site. Testing shall be carried out at
regular intervals, but not exceeding monthly interval.
Blocks/Bricks shall remain intact when dropped on to a hard surface from a height of 1.0m.
Should any sample of block/brick fail to pass the compressive strength tests defined above or
meet with the requirements regarding shape, size, etc. then the whole of the delivery from
which the unsatisfactory sample was taken shall be condemned and shall be forthwith
removed from the site by the contractor and replaced with satisfactory blocks/bricks at
contractor’s expense.

02. WORKMANSHIP
a. BLOCK AND BRICK LAYING.
All block work shall be set out and built to the dimensions shown on the drawings to BS 5628
and BS 5390. The basic workmanship shall comply with BS 8000 – Part 3). On site sample
panel shall be erected for the approval of the Engineer before commencing the block work.
Walls shall be carried up regularly leaving no part more than one meter lower than another
unless the permission of the Engineer is first obtained. Work which is left at different levels
shall be raked back. In the case of cavity walls, both thickness shall be carried up together
and in no case shall one thickness be carried up more than about 40 cm in advance of the
other.
The courses of block work shall be properly leveled. The perpendicular joints shall be
properly lined and quoins, jambs and other angles plumbed, as the work proceeds joint
thickness in beds/perpends shall be 10mm nominal.
Specially made half blocks are to be provided to obtain overlap in vertical joints. Edges of the
blocks are to be true and sharp and should not crumble under hand pressure. Where blocks
are to be plastered their surface should be such as to provide a good key.
All blocks shall be soaked with water before being used and the tops of wall left off shall be
wetted before work is re-commenced. The faces of wall shall be kept clean and free from
mortar droppings splash.
All blocks shall be properly spread with mortar before being laid and all joints shall be
thoroughly flushed up solid through the full thickness of the wall at each course as the work
proceeds.
ANCHORAGE TO COLUMNS
All blockwalls shall be bonded to reinforce concrete columns by means of stainless steel wall
ties, complying in all respects with BS 1243. The ties shall be minimum 20 cm long of which
10 cms shall be embedded in the reinforced concrete columns and the remainder set into
alternate blockwalls joints i.e. at a spacing of 400 mm. Partitions shall be bonded to main
walls by toothing at every fourth courses into main walls to a depth of not less than 10 cm.
CURING
All walls, partitions shall be properly cured by sprinkling water for a period of not less than (3)
days after completion of laying the course.
Where hollow blocks abut openings or any built in fixture like door/window frames, ties, etc.
the cavities in the blocks adjacent to the openings, ties, etc. shall be filled with Grade 25
concrete.
Where a plasticiser is added to the mortar, the plasticiser shall be used strictly in accordance
with the manufacturers’ instructions and only with the approval of the Engineer.

For non load bearing wall, the top course of block work shall be constructed after the
structure above has been constructed and the props have been removed and a period of 14
days minimum has elapsed after the construction of the remainder of the wall. All voids in the
blocks for the top course are to be filled with Grade 25 concrete, 24 hours prior to erection.
The joint between the top course of blocks and the structure above shall then be packed tight
with semi dry mortar well rammed in.
Expanded metal strips of minimum 15mm wide shall be fixed along the joints between
masonry and concrete, before rendering or plastering.
Backfilling shall not be placed again blockwalls below DPC within 21 days of completion of
the work unless permitted otherwise by the Engineer.
Where chases are required to be cut into hollow block walls, the voids of the blocks so
affected shall be filled with Grade 25 concrete. All damaged blocks shall be repaired as
directed or replaced. Chases shall be vertical. Horizontal or diagonal chases are not
permitted. Services passing through block walls shall be either through sleeves or under
lintels provided to prevent damage to the services. Chases shall be cut with a cutting disc or
other mechanical means to achieve a neat chase and to minimise damage to blockwork.
“Slip Joint” shall be provided on top of block work under lintel, beam and slab bearings, (after
filling the voids with concrete in case of hollow blocks) consisting of two layers of approved
bearing strips. The strips shall form a thin sliding joint and shall be capable of a load carrying
capacity of 0.7 N/mm2. The strip shall be of appropriate width. The edges of the two strips
shall be sealed to prevent ingress of fines and concrete grout. Filling of voids with concrete
shall be completed 24 hours prior to the casting of beams, slabs etc. above.
b. FAIR FACE
Walls which are to be left unplastered shall have a fair face consisting of selected blocks
having unblemished surfaces and with good, clean arises and pointed as specified as the
work proceeds. Special care shall be taken to prevent defacing of the wall by mortar
droppings, etc.
c. WALLING FOR PLASTERING
Walls which are to be left plastered shall have the horizontal joints raked out to a depth of
15mm to form a key.
d. CAVITY WALLING
Cavity walls shall be built to the dimensions shown on the drawings and the two thickness
shall be bonded together with proprietary wall ties. Extra ties shall be provided at reveals,
quoins and openings.

e. DAMP PROOF COURSES (DPC)
Damp-proof courses shall be a 1.5 mm thick self adhesive bituminous rubber membrane,
comprising an elastic rubber/bitumen compound as a layer of high performances cross
laminated, high density polyethylene (HDPE) carries film of a type suitable for hot climates.
DPC shall be from an approved manufacturer and shall be used strictly in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions. DPC's shall be provided at all the plinth beams having
blockwork above and at the locations shown in the drawings.
The cavity shall be kept clear by lifting screeds or other means approved by the Engineer and
shall be left clean at completion.
The ties shall be of stainless steel. There shall be atleast five ties per square metres surface
area of the wall and shall be staggered. Additional ties shall be used near openings. The
ties shall be sloped towards the exterior side to prevent water from flowing along it from outer
to inner leaf. The ties are built into horizontal bed joints during construction. The length of
the ties shall be approximately 8 cm. lesser than the total thickness of the wall.
Peripheral solid blockwork below ground shall be treated with three (3) coats bitumen paint.
The coating shall be dried up at least 24 hours prior to the next coating.
f. LAYING OF BLOCKS
Block should not be laid in more than five courses in a panel in a single day. Date of laying of
the blocks should be written on the topmost course, on both the side of each panel. Top
most course of each panel shall be in solid blockwork, with 18 mm thick compressible board
laid at the junction of blocks and soffit of slab/beam.
g. FIRE STOP PRODUCTS
Fire resistant products for fire stops shall be of the appropriate type suitable for the specific
application as specified hereunder and as detailed on the drawings.
The product shall be capable of stopping the passage of fire, smoke and water through fire
rated wall, floor and ceiling penetrations, claddings and expansion joints for the specific
designed fire ratings of the adjacent areas. The product shall exhibit the minimum designed
fire resistant properties when tested as per BS 476:Part 20:1987 and shall be approved by
the Royal Oman Police Authorities (R.O.P). Necessary certificates to establish the above
shall be produced by the Contractor to the Engineer.
The products shall be obtained from an approved, established and proven firm and shall be
applied by experienced personnel strictly in accordance with the written instructions of the
manufacturer and to the approval of the Engineer.
Mild steel sleeves appropriate for the size of the cable/pipe passing through it, with the least
annular space around them shall be provided in the walls, floors and ceilings. Alternatively
similar openings to those of the sleeves may be provided in concrete. The size of the
openings shall be minimum recommended by the product manufacturer.

The following products, all approved by R.O.P, shall be provided as appropriate for the
situation and as detailed on the drawings and to the approval of the Engineer:
 Silicone sealant: Silicone sealant shall be an elastic fire rated silicone sealant, fire tested
to BS 476:Part 20:1987.
 Mastic: Mastic shall be an intumescent, graphite based mastic with expansion pressure of
7 bar and fire tested to BS 476: Part 20:1987.
 Light Weight Mortar: Mortar shall be light weight and fire resistant mortar with vermiculite
additive. Light weight mortar shall be used always in conjunction with an intumescent
putty as specified below. The mortar shall be fire tested to BS 476:Part 20:1987.
 Intumescent Putty: Intumescent putty shall be a putty based on graphite and shall have a
7 bar expansion pressure and shall be tested to BS 476:Part 20:1987.
 Backing foam: Backing foam shall be a one component, ready to use, polyurethane
based adhesive expanding sprayed foam. It shall be fire tested to BS 476: Part 20:1987
and exhibit one hour integrity rating.
 Mineral Wool/Rock Wool: Rock wool/Mineral wool for fire stop applications shall be of
minimum 45 kg/m3 density.
The recommended treatments for various applications shall be as follows in keeping with the
recommendations of the manufacturer of the product and shall be read in conjunction with the
typical details, detailed on the drawings.
Junction of block walls terminating against soffits of beams and slabs shall be treated as
follows:
For 1 hour fire rating: The block wall shall be built so that the gap between the top of the wall
and the soffit of slab/beam is a minimum of 18 mm. The gap shall then be wedged using steel
wedges and shall be packed with fire resistant backing foam for the entire thickness of the
wall.
Expansion Joints: The gap between walls/slabs shall be filled with mineral wool/rock wool to
a minimum depth of 50 mm and the ends filled with fire rated silicone sealant for a minimum
depth of 20 mm on both the faces of the wall/slabs.
Metal pipe crossings:
The annular space around the pipe shall be packed with rock wool/mineral wool and the ends
shall be filled and sealed with fire rated silicone sealant to a minimum depth of 50 mm. The
size of the circular opening shall be maintained as the barest minimum as recommended by
the mastic manufacturer.
Non-metal pipe crossings less than 50 mm diameter:
The annular space around the pipe shall be packed with rock wool/mineral wool and the ends
shall be filled and sealed with fire resistant mastic to a minimum depth of 50 mm on each
side. The size of the circular opening shall be maintained as the barest minimum as
recommended by the mastic manufacturer.

Single Cable or Bunched Cables:
The annular space around cable or bunched or cable crossing shall be packed with rock
wool/mineral wool and the ends shall be filled and sealed with fire resistant mastic to a
minimum depth of 50 mm on one side for floor crossings and on both sides for wall crossings.
The size of the circular opening shall be maintained as the barest minimum as recommended
by the mastic manufacturer.
Cable trays crossings:
Fire resistant intumescent putty shall be applied to a width of approximately 30 to 50 mm at

the bottom of the bundles on the cable tray in the centre of opening in the wall/slab. This
layer shall be retained by fire resistant mortar on either side. The cable shall then be placed
above this layer of mastic and mortar. The cables shall be covered by another 30 to 50 mm
wide layer of fire resistant putty in the centre of the opening as before and retained by layers
of fire resistant mortar on either side. A GI plate/sheet shall then be placed above the layers
and any gaps left above the plate/sheet shall be closed with concrete. The total thickness of
the fire resistant intumescent putty shall not be less than 1/3 the total diameters of the cables.
The mortar thickness shall be at least same as the putty thickness.
In case where it is not possible to apply the putty below the cable a double layer of putty
could be applied on top of the cables and increasing the thickness of the surrounding mortar
accordingly.
Door & Window Jambs:
Block work shall be provided with reinforced concrete jambs at the openings of doors and
windows as per drawings.

SECTION "E-1"
NON STRUCTURAL METAL WORKS
01. ALUMINIUM
a. MATERIALS
Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys, in the works shall comply with the following British
Standards:
BS 1470 : For plate sheet and strip
BS 1471 : For drawn tube
BS 1472 : For forging stock and forgings.
BS 1473 : For rivet bolt and screw stock
BS 1474 : For bars, extruded round tubes and sections
BS 1475 : For wire.
Aluminium and aluminium alloy section shall comply with BS 1161
The aluminium for doors, windows, balustrades, etc. shall be treated to comply with :
BS 1615 : "Anodic oxidation coating on aluminium"
BS 3987 : "Anodised wrought aluminium on aluminium"
BS 4873 : Aluminium Windows.
Aluminium surfaces that will be exposed shall be given a smooth mechanical satin finish of
uniform colour and texture, free from fool marks or other surface blemishes. They shall be
provided with an anodized coating or powder coating as specified. The coating shall be an
integral colour of tints shown on the Drawings and approved by the Engineer. The coating
shall be applied over the satin finish and shall be sealed effectively.
The average and a minimum anodizing coating thickness shall be 25 microns and 18 microns
respectively.
Hardware for aluminium doors and windows shall comply with B.S.1331, fit the extrusion
section and be approved by the Engineer prior to ordering.
b. PRE-ORDERING OF ALUMINIUM DOORS, WINDOWS AND

BALUSTRADES ETC.
Prior to ordering, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer the following for his approval:
Aluminium extrusion sections of the heavy duty type for the various doors, windows,
balustrades included in the Works.
Civil and Building Works Specifications E-1/1

Working drawing details showing how the various sections fit together (frame and leaf), after
assembly, and working details of fixing to the structure.
Samples (small size) of aluminium windows and/or doors. These samples shall be complete
with flyscreens, hinges, locks, weather strips, glazing beads, and glass. They shall be cut
perpendicular to the extruded sections to show exact section details.
Samples of ironmongery to be used with all aluminium elements.
All aluminium doors, windows, balustrades, etc. in the building shall be manufactured and
preassembled (including all ironmongery) and be received complete ready for fixing on site.
In the event of incorporation of masterkeying system for aluminium doors, contractor shall
ensure that appropriate locks are procured and furnished to the aluminium fabricator and the
profile for housing the lock is not to match the same.
All aluminium elements for architectural purposes as above shall be supplied from an
approved manufacturer.
c. SHOP DRAWINGS
The contractor shall submit three prints of shop Drawings for the Engineer's approval before
he commences the work.
Shop Drawings shall indicate type, full size, section of extrusions, thickness and gauge of
metal fastening, proposed method of anchoring, method of glazing, details for fixing to the
adjoining work.
Prior to proceeding with the manufacture according to the approved shop drawings, the
contractor shall take all necessary measurements on site to verify and supplement
dimensions and conditions shown on the drawings. The contractor shall submit to the
engineer dimensions sketches for each aluminium element type before manufacturing the
same. Such submission of dimension sketches will not relieve the contractor from his
responsibility for the accuracy of dimensions taken nor the proper and adequate fit of the
aluminium prefabricated element to its proper location and adjacent work.
d. MANUFACTURE AND ASSEMBLY OF ALUMINIUM ELEMENTS
Manufacture and assembly shall be in accordance with recommended standard of first class
quality aluminium manufacturers. Assembling screws must be non-errodible of adequate
strength and shape to provide maximum rigidity.
All necessary reinforcement for integral hardware shall be supplied together with the integral
hardware.
The aluminium sections used shall also be designed and extruded to provide adequate
allowance for the following :
i) Accurately setting the aluminium elements in their designated positions to the

surrounding work according to predetermined details.

ii) Fixing glazing with the types and thickness, of glass as specified or shown on the
drawings.
iii) Fixing neoprene weather strips.
iv) Receive caulking at connection with adjoining works.
e. FIXING OF PREASSEMBLED ALUMINIUM ELEMENTS
Before shipment from factory, aluminium surface requiring protection shall be given a coating
which will protect the metal during construction like water-while methacrylate lacquer applied
in a two coat spray on cleaned aluminium surface.
Packing for shipment and transport from factory to site shall be carefully done to protect the
aluminium elements from any sort of damage. Similar protective precautionary measures are
to be taken at receiving on site as well as during all subsequent operations of storing
handling and fixing on site.
Aluminium in contact with lime-mortar, concrete, plaster or other masonry materials shall be
painted with alkaline - resistant coatings for the protection of aluminium.
Where aluminium surface come in contact with metals of adjacent work, an adequate paint,
or a non-metal separating element, shall be placed in between to avoid aluminium-metal
contact.
All aluminium elements shall be designed and anchored so that the work will not be distorted
or the fasteners overstressed from the expansions and contraction of metal.
All aluminium elements shall be installed plumb, straight, square, level and in proper
elevation, plane, location and alignment with other work. All work shall be designed for
adjustment to acceptable field variation tolerance, fitted with proper joints and intersections,
adequately anchored in place. All workmanship and finishes shall be first class in every
particular respect, strictly in accordance with the best practice. All work shall be complete in
every detail, to the approval of the Engineer.
f. PROTECTION OF ALUMINIUM WORK
All exposed architectural aluminium elements shall be installed at the latest possible stage of
progress of the works to protect them from being damage from adjacent subsequent work.
After fixing, all exposed protected and kept in perfect condition until handling over of the
works.
02. FERROUS METALS
a. MATERIALS
Grey Cast Iron shall be of good grey metal, sound, free from flows, such as pitting due to
impurities or sand from the pattern, cold shuts, blow holes, etc. It should have clean smooth
surface true to pattern. The material shall conform to BS 1452.
Malleable Cast Iron shall comply as directed by the Engineer with BS 6681.

Cast manhole covers, road gully gratings, step irons and frames, shall be to BS 1247, BS 497
and BS 2789 as applicable.
Steel shall comply as the case may be to one of the British Standards namely BS 4, BS 4360
or BS 4483.
b. WORKMANSHIP
All edges of castings shall be rounded and internal angles finished with an angle fillet or
feathered, where practical. It shall be able to withstand the loading tests for deflection and
fracture.
Cast iron shall be treated for corrosion by the Dr. Angus Smith process, consisting of coating
the iron while hot with a mixture of coat tar and pitch.
All steel parts shall be accurately set out, cut, framed and executed using proper bolts or
welding electrodes, all cut parts shall be sawn cut, no oxygen gurning shall be permitted. All
welding shall be electrical welding to BS 5135. All cut parts and welded sections shall be
ground even and filed smooth with rounded edges.
All steel members in contact with the soil shall be painted with two (2) coats of protective
asphalt paint. All exposed steel work shall be well cleaned and given two protective priming
paint coats in the workshop.
Frame for doors and windows shall be provided with not less than three (3) adjustable type
anchors on each jamb, maximum distance between anchors shall be eighty (80) cm.
All joints shall be machined to a close fit and all pins and screws shall be countersunk and
dressed flush after assembly.
Forging shall be sharp and true curbs and intersections, members of the same size shall be
halved together.
All work shall be erected plumb and true to lines and rigidly secured to walls, floors or
ceilings.
The plain surfaces shall be smooth, free from warp or buckle. Moulded members and mitres
shall be clean, cut straight and true. Construction joints shall be welded their full length and
cleaned off flush on exposed surfaces.
The contractor shall fix rigidly in place all doors, frames, etc. and perform all the works
required with the articles, ironmongery, fittings and accessories such as bolts, rivets, cramps,
holdfasts, anchors to the approval of the Engineer.
03. PREFABRICATED PRESSED FLUSH STEEL DOORS
Prefabricated flush steel doors shall be of approved manufacture to the following

specifications.

Frame shall be made of cold rolled steel sheets of 1.5/1.0 mm in thickness (zinco-chromated)
with two vertical jambs one head jamb mitred to smooth joints, continuously welded and
ground smooth. External doors and air tight doors shall be provided with threshold.
It shall be mortised and reinforced with a steel plate welded to the inner surface, at hardware
position. It shall be drilled and tapped for hardware application. Three standard achors shall
be provided.
Sill shall be made of two angle strips welded to both vertical jambs.
A rubber gasket shall be inserted in the perimeter of the frame to ensure a perfect insulation
between rooms.
Door panel shall be made of plate, a plastified and galvanized steel sheet.
Panel shall be made out of two steel sheets, injected with rigid polyurethane for thermal and
acoustic insulation. It shall have he specified fire rating.
Panels shall be of the rebated type, 40 mm thick, with reinforcement steel plates welded at all
hardware positions.
Unless otherwise indicated, hardware shall comprise of two standard ball bearing hinges per
single door leaf and one cylindrical lockset per door.
Prefabricated doors, must be well protected during construction to safeguard the factory
finish in which they come.
04. METAL CLADDING/ROOFING
The aluminium profiled sheeting for cladding/roofing shall be PVF2 powder coated aluminium
sheet not less than 0.7 m thick fixed with self tapping stainless steel screws at centres
recommended by the manufacturer. The sheet shall be in accordance with BS 4868 and shall
be properly lapped with mastic tape and all required edge trims, closures pieces, flashings,
gutters, etc.
All contact with different metals shall be prevented by means of PVC barrier tape of fibre
washers. The paint colour shall be to the Engineers approval and shall be factory applied
from a standard colour range.
The roof sheeting materials shall be stored and fixed in strict accordance with the
manufacturers' instructions and technical details guide.
Sheets will be fixed to metal purlins with approved s/s self-tapping screws and the sheets will
be drilled to receive fixing unless the prior approval of the engineer is obtained for an
alternative method.
The side laps shall be the width of one corrugation and shall be stitched. The end laps shall
be 150 mm (minimum) and double sealed with mastic. Purling shall have additional width
continuous support flanges fitted to receive the bearing of roof sheets at end lap positions.

All roofs are to be left perfectly weatherproof on completion to the entire satisfaction of the
Engineer.
05. METAL SHELVING – Static & Mobile Bases
MOBILE AND STATIC SHELVING
A. Mobile Shelving:
1. Height - 2640 mm overall size (2480 mm Shelving

Height + 160 mm Mobile Base)
2. Length - 900 mm
3. Depth - 400 mm
4. No. of Shelves - 7 nos. per bay making 6 storage
compartments.
5. Dividers - Two full height dividers per compartments.
6. Type Tracks - Flush to floor finish
All frames and backs – solid fully cladded.
Mobile system should be mechanically movable system.
Each mobile units should be capable of being moved by a sprocket wheel, mounted near
center of mobile unit. The Centrally positioned hand wheel drives the conventional steel
chasis design, which runs on steel tracks, offering positive and smooth movement with the
minimum of physical effort.
Sprocket wheel should be connected by a shaft through the center of the unit with a driving
mechanism in a chain box.
The hand wheel should be connected to the shaft with the help of chain assembly.
By turning the hand wheel the system should be in motion.
The mobile unit shall run on flush to floor finish tracks.
The base of mobile units should consist of one or more base components. The base
components shall consist of main crossbeams roll formed to obtain ‘C’ shape. The thickness
of steel sheet should be 2.5 mm thick. The main cross-beams shall be spot welded together
and then epoxy coated. The colour of the base components shall be black.
B. Static Shelving:
1. Height - 2480 mm
2. Length - 900 mm
3. Depth - 400 mm
4. No. of Shelves - 7 nos. per bay
All frames and backs – solid fully cladded.

Rubber shoes should be provided under each foot metal plate. Upright cap will be provided
for the uprights.
Shelves will be covered from three sides by steel sheets of solid cladding grey colour.
C. Static and Mobile Shelving Components:
Type - Bolt free adjustable type
Upright - 50 x 35 mm x 0.9 mm thick with 46 mm

pitch with flat surface in the front.
Fully clad frame - Fixing by Rivets.

- Cladding sheets grey colour with filer strip, upright
colour – Blue.
Steel Shelves - Each steel shelf shall have front and back
flanges of 32 mm folded around and also the side
flanges shall be safe edged.
- Shelves shall be in grey colour.
- Each shelf shall have perforation at every 77.5 mm in

the front and back of the top surface for fixing dividers.
- Load carrying capacity of each shelf of size 900 x 400
mm – 200 kgs UDL (UDL – Uniformity Distributed Load).
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D. Paint Finish for Static and Mobile Shelving:
The pre-treatment should be through a six stage De-greasing, phosphating and rinsing
process.
The stages are:
1.0 Hot degrease (Alkaline)

2.0 Cold water rinse
3.0 Iron phosphating
4.0 Cold water rinse
5.0 Hot water rinse
6.0 Cold De-mineralized water rinse
The final rinse to be followed by a dry off oven to evaporate excess rinse water prior to
painting.
The paint shall be stoved enameled which is formulated on a modified alkalid resin system,
pigmented with non-chalking, light/humidity stable pigments and thinned with aromatic,
hydro-carbon and alcohol solvents.
The Contractor shall provide 10 years guarantee against any manufacturing defects and
rusting separately.

The complete shelving shall be a proprietary make from a leading UK or Europe

manufacturer complying to SEMA code of practice and should have ISO 9001 certification.
06. DOOR MATT
Door matts to be of non-reflective aluminium, robust closed construction and 20 mm deep. It

should be proprietary make, resistant to fungal and bacterial growth and should have
optimum surface friction. Door matts to be provided with aluminium scraper bars, rubber
wiper and aluminium frame of suitable size.
07. ROAD BARRIER
Road barrier to have opening/closing time of three seconds. Activation system comprising of
hydraulic pump unit, double acting piston, equalizer and transmission shaft. Material should
be glazed stainless steel suitable for strong corrosive environment. Road barrier to have
protective shock resistant bumper rubber, intermittent signaling lamps and supports for
mounting photo cells and flashing lamps. Suitable for ambient temperature ranging from
20oC to 60oC. Compatible remote controls to be provided with the system. It should be
complete with microprocessor, mounting plate, photo cells with bracket, push button, decoder
etc. Contractor to provide spares for a period of three years, as recommended by the
manufacturer.

SECTION "E-2”
STRUCTURAL METAL WORKS
01. MATERIALS
Weldable structural steel for rolled sections, plates and bars shall comply with the
requirements of BS 4360. Hot rolled steel sections shall comply with BS 4848 & cold formed
structural hollow sections BS 6363. The quality grade shall be 43 unless otherwise stated.
Where alternatives to this material are being submitted, a full specification of the material
shall be provided together with the necessary test certificates to demonstrate the quality of
the material.
All tests on materials shall be, carried out by an approved testing authority in the presence of
the Engineer or his representative, and due notice must be given to the Engineer prior to the
execution of any such test.
Where required by the Engineer or his representative the Contractor shall submit test
certificates relating to the steel used in the work. The tests shall include the following in
accordance with BS 4360.
1. Chemical analysis of product

2. Tensile tests
3. Bend tests
4. Flattening tests.
Black bolts shall comply with BS 4933.
Washers and nuts shall comply with BS 4320.
Electrodes for manual metal-arc welding shall comply with BS 639.
Any inspection and acceptance of the materials by the Engineer does not relieve the
contractor of his responsibilities in complying with the working drawings and this specification.
02. DESIGN
The structural Steel work shall be designed in accordance with BS 449 Part-2 or otherwise
stated. Joints, connections and splices shall be designed and detailed for full strength of
members.
The Contractor shall not vary the specification or drawings without the written approval of the
Engineer.
Where approval is sought, the Contractor shall submit details and reasons for any variations.
The minimum diameter of bolts or rivets in shear shall be 16 mm. Bolts or rivets of less than
16 mm diameter may have to be used in special cases, but only as directed by the Engineer.
Single bolts or single rivet connections shall not be used except as expressly directed by the
Engineer.

03. WORKING DRAWINGS
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval at least four weeks before such
approval is required, triplicate copies of:-
(i) Design calculations where applicable.

(ii) General arrangement drawings (showing all erection marks) and
(iii) Shop drawings to an acceptable scale for the structural steel works. One copy of each
drawing will be returned with approval or comments as the case may be and drawings
when finally approved shall not be departed from without the consent in writing of the
Engineer.
The Contractor shall examine carefully all drawings supplied to him and shall without delay
all attention to any discrepancies which he may discover or anything which he considers to
be inaccurate.
This approval shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities for the work under
contract.
The Contractor shall supply at his own expense additional copies of all or any of his approved
drawings for the use of the Engineer and others as and when required.
If the Contractor requires early approval of any drawing to avoid delay in the completion of
the contract works, he shall inform the Engineer to such effect.
04. WORKMANSHIP AND FABRICATION
Workmanship shall be of first-class quality, shall follow the methods normally accepted as
being the best practice and shall comply generally with the relevant sections of British
Standard No.449 Part-2.
No material shall be ordered nor fabrication commended until shop drawings are approved by
the Engineer in writing.
All holes shall be drilled except where prior consent for them to be punched has been
obtained in writing from the Engineer. Except as otherwise specified holes shall be 2 mm
greater in diameter than rivets or black bolts which pass through them. Holes for bright bolts
shall give only 0.25 mm aggregate clearance, to ensure a driving fit.
Holes found to be out of alignment shall be corrected by reamering and if necessary

oversized bolts (or rivets) shall be provided in such cases.
Drifting of holes is not permissible.
All burrs around holes and along sheared edges shall be, so planned or trimmed, as to bring
surfaces in close contact, metal to metal when the parts are assembled.

Shop connections shall be riveted or welded and site connections shall be bolted. Hydraulic
pneumatic machines, preferably of the steady pressure type, shall be used for driving all
rivets. Rivets shall have concentric heads and shall completely fill the holes through which
they are driven.
All belts shall be provided with washers under the nuts and tapered washers shall be
provided on the insides of the flanges of Rolled steel joints and channel sections. In all cases
the bolt shall project not less than one full thread through the nut after tightening up.
Stanchions, both plain and compound, shall have their cap and brackets fitted to the shafts in
the shops and shall then be machined at each end to a smooth surface, exactly at right
angles to the longitudinal axis of the shaft, to ensure close fittings of the cap and base plates.
Where stanchions or any other compression members are spliced the shaft ends shall be
similarly machined to ensure true bearing across the section.
Cap and base plates, and all bearings plates generally shall be truly flat. If necessary plate
surfaces shall be machined to ensure true bearing, steel to steel.
Burning-in welding, filling or plugging-up of detectives work shall not be done.
Metal-arc welding of steel to BS 4360 shall be in accordance with the requirements of BS

5135, or as otherwise stated.
Welding electrodes shall give a weld deposit having mechanical properties not less than the
minimum specified for the parent metal. Class 2, 3 or 6 electrodes shall be used when metal-
arc welding to BS 4360 grade 43. Class 6 hydrogen controlled electrodes shall be used for
butt welding of steel over 25 mm thickness.
Electrodes for grade 43 shall comply with BS.639 parts 1 and 2 and be used in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.
Run-on run-off plates shall be used for butt welds.
All fillet welds are to be continuous to form a complete seal where two members join.
The Contractor shall make radiographic examination of butt welds in accordance with Section
8 of American Petroleum Industry (API) Standard 1104 and type penetrant tests in
accordance with BS 6443. The extent of radiographic examination shall be as determined by
the engineer.
10% of butt welds shall be, radiographically inspected and 10% of the remaining welds shall
be tested using penetrant. 5% of all fillet welds shall be tested using penetrant.
Welders undertaking the specified work must be tested to BS 4871 or BS 4872 Part 1
whichever is applicable. All welding shall be carried out under the supervision of a competent
welding technologist, the test pieces shall be tested to BS 4870.

Where site welding is preferred to bolting by the Contractor to effect site connections and
providing his proposals for this are accepted by the Engineer, then all site welded joints shall
be subject to inspection by radiography in accordance with Section 8 of APIs Standard 1104.
At the commencement of operations all butt welds shall be radiographically-inspected until
such time as the contractor proves that he produce consistently sound welds.
The Contractor shall endeavour to produce the highest quality welds at all times in order to
keep to a minimum number of radiographic inspections and associated delays. However, the
number of inspections may be varied at the discretion of the engineer depending upon the
quality of the welds produced.
The standards of acceptability by which welding shall be judged shall be in accordance with
Section 6 of API Standard 1104. All welds that are considered by the Engineer to be
defective are to be cut out and the welds remade and retested to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.
The whole cost of testing and remedial action, including provision of equipment and any
delays, shall be borne by the, Contractor.
Fabrication Accuracy shall be within the following limits.
1. Length : 3m
2. Twist and Deviation : 1 to 1000
Each separate item of steel work shall have its erection marks, or marks clearly painted or
stamped on it before despatch.
05. PAINTING AND PROTECTION
The temporary steel work shall be painted as directed by the Engineer. The painting of
permanent works shall be carried out as follows or in similar approved manner.
Before fabrication at works steel shall be prepared, automatic ball shot blasted and initially
coated with polystyrene zinc based primer by airless sprays to an average dry film thickness
of 25 microns or equivalent as approved by the Engineer.
After erection on site any damaged area of painting shall be cleaned satisfactorily and
touched up with primer. Then a second coat of the primer shall be applied to an average dry
film thickness of 20 microns. Finally two coats using high build natural micaceous iron oxide
paint (undercoat and finish coat) shall be applied. Undercoat and finish coat shall have an
average dry film thickness of 50 microns each.
All applications shall be as per manufacturer’s requirements and as specified. Subsequent

coats shall be applied only after the preceding coat has dried and cured.
06. STEELWORK-EMBEDDED IN CONCRETE
An Alkali resistant mastic filled chase shall be provided round the surface junction between
steel and concrete where a steel member is only partially embedded unless otherwise
specified.

Steel surfaces to be embedded in concrete shall be wire brushed to ensure the absence of
loose rust and millscale and to be free of grease or oil. Steel to be embedded in concrete
whether galvanized or not, shall not be painted unless otherwise stated, except for a band
upto 10 cms. wide at the interface.
07. CONTACT BETWEEN STEEL AND ALUMINIUM, ETC.
All contact surfaces between steel and aluminium (and aluminium to aluminium are to be
protected in accordance with the approved practice, with inert compounds, Densochrome
tape, the use of fibre washers and the like.
Stanchion surfaces abutting blockwork are to be wrapped with denso tape.
08. TRANSPORTATION / STORAGE
Packing, handling and transportation shall be so designed to ensure minimum damage to the
steel and protective coating.
During fabrications, transporting, storage and erection, the Contractor shall ensure that
members are not subjected to greater stresses than allowed by BS 449.
Members shall be stored separately and clear of the ground.
09. ERECTION
The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Engineer details of erection procedures at
least four weeks before commencement of steel erection.
Columns shall be plumbed using steel packs and wedges. When correctly plumbed they
shall be firmly held in position while the space beneath the base plates is filled with a non-
shrink grout- mortar or other similar approved.
Tolerances for erected steel work shall be:
1) Position of first erected columns + 10mm
2) Linear dimensions:
Up to 8m +10 mm
8 -15 m +15 mm
15 -25 m +20 mm
over 25 m +25 mm
3) Plumb of column in 20 m height +10mn
4) Level of beam at junction with column

measured from transferred bench mark +15 mm
5) Levels of upper or lower surface of

two or more beams meeting at a column +5 mm

SECTION “F”
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
01. MATERIALS
a. GENERAL
All timber shall be the best of its kind as shown on the Drawings and shall comply in all
respects with BS 7359, equal in strength characteristics and appearance to samples to be
approved by the Engineer. Timber shall be properly seasoned with a moisture content not
exceeding 10% of the dry weight and shall be planed square, straight and true and shall be
free from the following defects :-
- Sapwood, splits, ring shakes, soft pith.

- Cheek exceeding 30 cms. long.
- Cheeks exceeding 1/4mm wide.
- Cheeks exceeding in depth one quarter of the thickness of the timber.
- Knots of any description in glazing bars.
- Knots exceeding 2 cms. mean diameter.
- Knots exceeding one half the width of the Surface.
- Decayed or dead knots unless cut out and plugged.
- Loose knots or knot holes unless cut out and plugged.
- Pitch pockets.
- Decay and insect attack including worm pinholes.
b. JOINERY TIMBER – SOFTWOOD
Softwood joinery timber shall conform to BS 1186 and shall be Douglas Fir or British
Colombian Pine selected for uniform colour and quality and kept clean for clear finish.
c. JOINERY TIMBER – HARDWOOD
The term "Hardwood" used without qualification as to species is to be suitable for its use in
the Works as defined by BS 1186. Teak is to be Tectona grandis, Mahogany to be African
Mahogany, Beech to be European Beech.
d. PLYWOOD
Plywood is to comply with BS 6566. Interior Plywood is to be MR bonding. Exterior plywood

is to be WBP (weather and boil proof) bonding. Facings to interior doors are to be interior
quality plywood. Facings to external doors are to be external quality plywood. Grade of
plywood shall be as follows:
Grade 1 - where lacquered
Grade 2 - where painted
Grade 3 - where hidden
Civil and Building Works Specifications F/1

e. BLOCKBOARD
Blockboard shall comply in all respects with BS 3444. These shall generally be used for large
flat surfaces like desk/counter tops, cabinet doors, etc.
f. CHIPBOARD
Chipboard shall comply in all respects with BS 5669 with minimum density of 480 kg/m3.
g. DECORATIVE LAMINATE
Laminate shall be high pressure sheets in approved colours and cigarette proof quality all to
conform to European Standard 438, fixed with heat-proof adhesive to comply with BS 1203,
grade WPB. -The grade of laminate shall be horizontal/vertical /post-forming and
standard/flame retardant, as applicable.
h. WOOD SCREWS
Screws shall comply to BS 1210 countersunk and puttied or pellated and a spring shall be
punched and puttied.
j. GLUE
Glue for plywood and joinery is to be synthetic resin glue of an approved type to comply with
BS 1203 or BS 745 depending on type, position, location of the work and climatic condition.
For external works, WBP adhesive to BS 1203 shall be used.
k. TIMBER CONNECTIONS
Timber connectors where used shall be two single-sides toothed plates (round or square) for
demountable joints or one double sided toothed plate (round or square) for permanent joints
as BS 1579.
02. TREATMENT OF TIMBER
All structural timbers and timbers which are to be concealed in the structure eventually shall
be pressure impregnated with preservative to the approval of the Engineer for protection
against fungi, insects, termites, etc. complying with BS 5589.
Other timbers shall be treated with an approved preservative using the immersion method.
All timber exposed to weather shall be, given an approved water repellent and weather
resistant protective coating.
All cut surfaces of timber shall be given a liberal coat of the specified treatment at site.
Timber used in frames of 1-Hour fire-resistant doors shall be pressure impregnated with a
15%- 18% solution of mono-ammonium phosphate in water.

Timber subject of the above treatment shall be installed in the works after redrying to the
original moisture content specified elsewhere.
03. STORAGE
The whole of timber for the works shall be properly stacked and protected from weather and
ground moisture and attack by fungus, decay or/and insects.
04. WORKMANSHIP
a. CARPENTRY
The workmanship shall conform to BS 8000 - Part 5. Unwrought timber shall be left from the
saw" and shall be full to the dimensions stated, except occasional slight variation in sawing is
permissible.
All framing shall be jointed as specified, shown on the drawings, or as is most appropriate in
the circumstances. Ale joints shall be designed and constructed so that they will transmit the
loads and resist the stresses to which they will be subjected and the execution of all joining
shall be to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
Unless otherwise stated joints shall be secured with a suitable type and sufficient number of
nails.
The above generalised statement does not cover structural joints which are calculated. These
shall be precisely detailed and specified and show inter-alia the size, spacing, type,
positioning and number of nails, screws, bolts, washers and timber connectors.
A built joint shall wherever possible be secured with nails driven from the far side of the
flanking member (if any). The jointing surfaces of all connections exposed to the weather are
to be thickly primed except where adhesives are specified.
Surfaces to be in good contact over the whole area of the joint before fastenings are applied.
No nails, screws or bolts to be placed in any end split. If splitting is likely, holes for nails are to
be bored at diameters not exceeding four-fifths diameter of nail. Cleaned nails are to be bent
at right angles to the grain. Lead-holes are to be bored for all screws.
Nuts are to be brought up tight but care is to be taken not to crush the timber under the
washers.
Joint connectors shall be as per BS 1579.
The Contractor shall arrange and construct the frame work so that all necessary support and
fixing is provided for the coverings.

b. JOINERY
The workmanship shall conform to BS 8000 - Part 5. All timber that is to be exposed in the
finished surfaces of joinery works shall be wrought on the appropriate faces unless otherwise
specified.
When natural finish or finish for staining, clear polishing or varnishing is specified, the timber
in adjacent pieces shall be matched or uniform or symmetrical in colour and grain. Surface
finish to be as specified.
The arrangement, jointing and fixing of all joinery works shall be such that shrinkage in any
part and in any direction shall not impair the strength and appearance of the finished work,
and shall not cause damage to contiguous materials or structures.
Reasonable tolerance shall be, provided at all connections between joinery works and the
building carcass, whether of masonry or flame construction, so that any irregularities,
settlements or other movements shall be adequately compensated.
The joiner shall perform all necessary mortising, tenoning, grooving, matching, tonguing,
housing, rebating, and all other works necessary for correct jointing. He shall also provide all
metal plates, screws, nails and other fixings dust may be ordered by the architect, or that may
be necessary for the proper execution of the joinery works specified. The joiner shall also
carry out all works necessary for the proper construction of all framing, linings, etc., and for
their support and fixing and building. The joints shall be made so as to comply with BS 1186,
Part 2.
Loose joints are to be used where provision must be made for shrinkage or other movements
acting other than in the direction of stresses of fixing or loading.
Glued joints are to be used where provision reed not be made for shrinkage or other
movements in the connections, and where sealed joints are required. All glued joints shall be
cross-tongued or otherwise reinforced. All nails, springs, etc. are to be punched and puttied.
Surfaces in contact are to have a good sawn or planed finish. All cutting edges of tools are to
be sharp to avoid burnishing. The surface of plywood to be glued should be lightly dressed
with sand or glass paper. The sand or glass paper must not be allowed to clog and cause
burnishing.
Members in construction to be joined by gluing are to be of similar conversion. All surfaces

to be glued are to be, kept clean, free from dirt, dust, sawdust, oil and any other
contamination. Adequate pressure should be applied to glued joints to ensure intimate
contact and maintained whilst the glue is setting.
Mixing, application and setting conditions should be in accordance with the glue maker's
instructions.
Adhesives for joints in non-load bearing internal work and for joints in work where the
moisture content is always less than 16 per cent; organic glues or casein may be, used. For
work under damp conditions (moisture content normally 20 per cent or more or conditions
liable to fungal attack); resin type adhesives are to be used.
All moulded work shall be accurately worked to the full size details supplied by the architect.

All mouldings shall be worked on the solid, except where otherwise stated.
Where bending is specified the work is to be performed by saw-kerfing, keying, backing-

veneer, laminating or steaming, and shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the - architect.
When circular work is specified, it shall be built up with an appropriate number of pieces cut
to the required shapes. The pieces shall be put together in two (or three) thicknesses so that
they break joint, and shall be secured with oak keys and wedges or with oak pins (whichever
is more appropriate).
All skirtings, architraves, plates and other joinery works shall be accurately scribed to fit the
contour of any irregular surface against which they may be required to form a close butt
connection.
The joiner shall take all reasonable measures to check or prevent capillary penetration of
water in the joints and open connections of external joinery works, and in all other positions
where joinery works may be exposed to water.
The joiner shall ensure that all weathering surfaces, throatings, grooves and joints, etc. and
all open connections in external joinery works shall be properly executed, and shall obtain a
reasonable Degree of weather resistance.
Balancing laminate shall be provided to the reverse face of materials which are described as
being faced on one side with decorative laminates.
05. JOINERY COMPONENTS
a. PREFABRICATED FITTINGS AND FIXTURES
Prefabricated fittings and fixtures shall be of the sizes, type and dimensions shown on the
Drawings, and shall be fabricated of the materials shown on the Drawings and described in
the Specification.
Prefabricated fittings and fixtures shall be assembled on Site and fixed in the positions,
indicated in the Drawings after all floor, wall and ceiling surfaces have been formed or
constructed.
The Contractor shall construct such ground works as are necessary to provide a suitable
base and fixing for the prefabricated joinery works.
The Contractor shall submit shop Drawings to the Engineer for approval before he places his
order.
b. DOORS
Wooden doors shall comply with BSCP 151 - Part 1 and BS 459. Doors shall be prepared as
soon as practical after the work is ordered, put together loose and stored in condition of heat
and humidity similar to that of the completed building. All flush shutters shall be provided with
hardwood ripping around.

Doors shall be made to the sizes and details shown on drawings and shall be fitted to give a
uniform clearance at heads and jambs of not more than 3 mm unless otherwise shown on
the drawings.
c. DOOR FRAMES
Timber frames to doors and the like shall be made to the sizes and profiles shown on the
drawings and shall conform to BSCP 151 - Part I.
Timber frames shall be fixed in and secured to rough grounds fixed to walls by means of
galvanized mild steel cramps and built into the joint of the walling. Cramps shall be fixed at
one metre centres and at the frame feet doweled into the floor.
Door cramps shall be galvanized mild steel 3 cm x 3 mm x 20 mm girth once bent, twice
counter sunk and drilled for wood screws with one end split and caulked.
d. SHEET LEAD RADIATION PROTECTION
Sheet lead for radiation protection to walls shall be milled lead sheet in accordance with BS
1178: 1982. Design and construction shall be in accordance with BS 6915: 1988 where
appropriate.
Generally, the sheet lead shall have a minimum thickness of 1.8mm and fixed with lead nails
to treated softwood firings. All joints shall be lapped 15mm to ensure continuity of protection
and the lead shall be fully bonded to the support substrate.
In ceilings, the lead shall be carefully dressed over light fittings with care being taken not to
block air ventilation through the fittings. Special care must be taken at wall/ceiling junctions to
ensure continuity of protection.
e. CUPBOARDS/SHELVES
Proprietary shelves/cupboards shall be installed in the positions as shown on the detailed

drawings. Ironmongery, painting works to be applied to cupboards shall be executed as
specified under their respective section and conforming generally to BS 6222.
Cupboards shall be fabricated with doors, shelves and drawers as detailed on the drawings.
All storage cupboards shall be provided with locks.
Shelves for cupboards shall be installed in the positions and to the details shown on the
drawings.
Shelves unless otherwise shown on the drawings shall be built-up of 25 mm thick laminate
finished blockboard. All exposed edges shall be finished with beechwood edge strips.
The contractor shall furnish shop drawings showing full size sections, details of construction
and details of hardware for approval, prior to fabrication.
Shelves, divisions, counter tops, panels, drawers and the like shall be of the dimensions and
sizes shown on the drawings and shall be screwed to bearers, framing or brackets.

Laminate faced blockboard in shelves, divisions, counter tops, panels, drawers and the like
shall have beechwood lipping to all edges.
f. BASE UNITS AND WALL UNITS
All case work shall be pre-assembled at factory and no knock down furniture shall be
accepted.
Every surface of panels used to construct case work units shall be covered with melamine
laminate sheets, except where another material is specifically indicated. Colours shall be as
specified by engineer from manufacturers' available choices. Painted case work surfaces
shall not be accepted.
Underbench units, wall cupboards and floor standing tall cupboards shall be fabricated from
factory-furnished melamine surfaced panels and shall be complete with hardware edging
shall be done at factory with 1 mm thick melamine edging or 6 mm thick polyurethane edging
as approved.
Backs, except removable backs, shall be fitted into grooves machined into sides and screwed
to tops and bottoms. Backing sheet for fully concealed locations shall be 0.5 mm thick
melamine laminate. Backs of countertops shall not be left unbalanced.
Plywood for carcasses, doors, drawers, shelves etc. shall be 18 mm thick WBP grade,
suitably laminated with melamine. All doors and drawers shall have a textured finish, colour
to engineer's choice.
All free standing tables, cupboards etc. shall have additional side panels with edge protection
and wall terminal strips.
Framework:
Worktops shall be supported by heavy duty steel frame work. framework shall be made of
appropriate sections of 50 - 75 mm x 40 mm (approximate) and made of cold rolled mild steel
of thickness 3 mm minimum which shall be sand blasted and epoxy powder coated (100
microns) of approved colour.
Framework shall be designed for safe loading of worktops of up to 210 kilogram per square
meter and to keep service space between wall and under bench units.
Framework shall be available in two heights, 750 mm for sitting height and 900 mm for
standing height. They shall be provided with adjustable chromium plated/stainless steel feet
(Leveling made from CP/SS jacks) to take care of uneven floors and to achieve accurate
levels.
Underbench cabinets and drawer units shall be suspended from the underside of front and
rear rails by specially designed suspension brackets allowing a free movement for entire
length of the bench cabinets without being obstructed by the cantilever frames for desired
location of knee space. All services shall be covered by sliding panels wherever there is knee
space.

Worktops:
The worktops for different labs/benches shall be as specified on the furniture layout drawings
and as detailed below. All worktops shall have a raised resin and splash back.
Acid Resistant Worktop:
The worktops shall be of homogeneous; cellulose reinforced self supporting panel material,
resistant to chemicals and with rounded edges. Test reports shall be provided. The thickness
shall be 16 mm (minimum) and shall withstand a loading of 210 kg/sqm.
Stainless Steel Worktop:
The worktop shall be made of 316 grade stainless steel. Stainless steel sheets should be
turned down by 30 mm and folded back by at least 20 mm. All joints should be welded and
polished. Finish of worktop shall be satin. The thickness shall be 1.5 mm (minimum) and shall
withstand a loading of 210 kg/sqm.
Laminated worktop:
Two worktop shall comprise of approved plastic laminate pressure bonded to a block board
core (25 mm thick minimum) with post-formed edges. Balancing veneers shall be provided as
necessary.
Cabinets:
Cabinet case sides shall be melamine surfaced panels, 19 mm thick. Side walls shall be
drilled at 32 mm centres to accept adjustable shelf supports for full depth shelves.
Underbench cabinets bottoms shall be melamine surfaced panels, 19 mm thick.
Underbench cabinets packs shall be hard board panels, 4 mm thick. All cabinet cases shall
be fitted with back panels. Back panels for island units shall be easily removable without
special tools. Cabinets shall be supplied with castors/hung facility as directed.
Doors shall be of full overlay type, 19 mm thick melamine faced. Drawers fronts shall be of
full overlay type, 19 mm thick melamine surfaced panel with edging. The top shall be fitted
with a full length grab rail.
Drawer boxes shall have steel sides with melamine laminated bottom running on gliders
smooth in operation, with a load carrying capacity of 30 kg. The gliders shall be of such
design so as to prevent accidental extraction or canting of the drawer units.
Shelves shall be 19 mm melamine surfaced panels faced on each side with melamine. Shelf
supports shall be manufactured from steel, copper plated then nickel plated. Supports shall
be adjustable as 32 mm centres. Load capacity of each shelf support shall be 80 kg. One of
the four supports in each shelf shall have a catch to avoid sliding of shelf over the supports.
All cabinets shall be provided with locking arrangements and identification label frame as
approved. Special units to accommodate service lines shall b without back where indicated to
accommodate the service lines.

Hardware and Miscellaneous Items:
The Contractor shall provide hardware units of type, size and finish standard with the case
work unit manufacture. Where finish options are available, they shall be as selected by the
engineer from the manufacturers available choices. There shall be no limit as to selection
within manufacturer's available choices.
g. HANDRAILS
Wood handrails shall be made of hardwood unless otherwise specified, to pattern, profile and
dimensions as shown on the drawings. All handrails shall be well finished to the approval of
the engineer.
Unless otherwise indicated on drawings, handrail height shall be as follows :
i) The vertical height of top of sloping handrail above the line joining the nosing of the
treads shall not be less then 840 mm.
ii) The vertical height of the top of "level-hand rail" shall not be less than 1100 mm for
common stairways and 900 mm for private stairways.
h. SUNDRIES
Skirting, beads, cover moulds, architraves and the like shall be of the dimensions and profiles
as shown on the drawings.
Glazing beads shall be hardwood, splayed or chamfered of the dimensions and sizes shown
on the drawings and shall be mitred. They shall be fixed with brass screws and cups.
i. FIRE-CHECK FLUSH DOORS
Fire doors shall comply with BS 5588 BSPD-6512. Unless otherwise specified in the
drawings and schedule of doors, these shall be of one hour fire check type procured from
ROP Civil Defense approved manufacturers.
j. ROUGH GROUND
All timber doors and windows and aluminium doors and windows shall be fixed to "Rough
Ground)" (sub frame) of hardwood (Red Meranti) and of minimum thickness 15 m or as
shown in the drawings. Rough ground shall be treated with preservatives as specified
elsewhere and fixed to wall or column with appropriate galvanized mild steel cramps.

BUILT-IN FURNITURE
General
All materials and equipment shall be of the first quality throughout in materials and workmanship and
perform as specified. The handling, transportation and storage thereof shall be such that the
ultimate performance of the materials and equipment shall in no way be impaired.
All the laboratory casework and installation shall be in total accordance with the relevant latest DIN,
European & American standards.
Deviations
Deviations in the function, kind and quantity of the components as well as in the equipment with
fittings and accessories are not permissible, unless prior approval is obtained. As such any/all
deviations in the offer should be enumerated in detail along with the offer submission. Deviations in
the product not enumerated but found during/after installation is liable to cause to rejection of the
entire casework supplied.
Submittals:
 Product data: Manufacturer’s technical product data & installation instruction to be submitted for
each type of lab furniture & equipment, as required to prove compliance with specification.
 Sample: Samples to be submitted for review by Consultant for colour, texture, configuration and
pattern only. Compliance with other specified or indicated requirements is exclusive
responsibility of the Contractor. Acceptable sample units will be used for comparison/inspection
at project site.
 Shop Drawings: The contractor shall submit shop drawings for all items of laboratory casework
and associated services on the detailed drawings at scale 1:10 suitable for manufacture. The
drawings must demonstrate the form of constructions to be adopted for all the items of casework,
metal work and service assembly.
General Requirements:
It is preferred to have all furniture supplied by an integrated manufacturer.
This specification document should be read in conjunction with the Bill of Quantity and related
drawings.
After receipt of order, a layout indicating installation points should be prepared immediately to enable
coordination of services with those of the main contractor.

1.0 Worktops
Epoxy worktops
All worktops are to be of epoxy resin work surfaces and are of a special formulation of
modified epoxy resin to provide maximum chemical resistance and physical strength. All
work surfaces are to be oven cured. Work surfaces are to be of uniform mixture throughout
and are not dependent upon surface coatings for chemical and stain resistance. The work
surfaces to have a non-glare matte finish and supplied in approved Platinum Grey colour.
Standard exposed edges are to be finished with a chamfer. All work surfaces are to be of a
basic thickness of 19 mm. Drip grooves are to be provided on the bottom of the finished
edges.
All worktops to have 110 mm Integral Splash back all along the wall.
Corian worktops
The Corian worktops are to be a Solid, homogeneous and non-porous methyl-methacrylate

polymer base material which is inherently hygienic, stain resistant, and exceptionally durable
against common laboratory hazards. The work surface to withstand rough treatment both
chemically and physically. All the joints are to be seamless.
Standard exposed edges are to be finished with a 30 mm downtrum. All work surfaces are to
be of a basic thickness of 13 mm. The worktop to be supported on a subframe. The
subframe to be made of 18 mm thick MDF and should be provided at every 600 mm intervals.
Worktops – Poly Propylene
The worktops are to be made of Thermoplastic (Poly Propylene) 30 mm thick sheets and
should have seamless joints. And do not depend upon any surface coatings for chemical and
stain resistant. These tops should provide maximum chemical resistance and to be provided
with 100 mm integral splash back. All the edges are to be provided with 7 mm high marine
edging.
2.0 Cabinetry
All cabinetry are to be of a modular design, whether specified as under bench, wall mounted,
suspended storage units or freestanding units. The core material of all cabinetry to be MDF,
19 mm thick, with surfacing on all sides by superior grade melamine resin lamination. All
carcass parts are to be glued with hardwood dowels. The internal surfaces are to be white,
while front surface is as per color selected by engineer.
Carcass parts such as door/drawer fronts, shelves, sidewalls of cabinets, top and bottom
panels and any other panelling are all as above.
Aluminium anodized linear grille with flanges of suitable size shall be provided for the
cabinetry in places where M&E service lines are laid behind.

Edge Execution
 The edging for all door/drawer fronts should be made of 2 mm thick PP edging with
rounded corners and edges in the laboratory area and 6 mm thick Beech wood lipping in
other areas.
 Interior parts: The edging for all other parts should be made of melamine – resin,
thermoplastic adhesive glued.
 All free standing tables, cupboards, ends of workbenches, to have additional side panels
with impart – proof soft – line edging projection and wall terminal strips.
Back walls
Hardboard 8.0 mm thick, with foil covering on both sides and ground into cupboard body. All
visible backslaps should however, be same as carcass panels.
Shelves
Shelves to be & edged as per carcass parts, full depth in the cupboard, adjustable at 32 mm
centres. Shelves are to be located on metal shelf carriers. They are to be placed in a catch
to prevent unintentional extraction of shelves. They are to be located in matrix of holes 32
mm.
Shelf table top supports
Shelf supports are to be made of electroplated nickel steel, with four supports for shelf. One
of the shelf supports should have catch to prevent shelf from sliding in the supports. Table
top supports shall be of electroplated nickel steel and shall be spaced suitably to avoid any
deflection due to self/live loads.
Drawers
Drawer fronts are as specified earlier. Core made of MDF 19 mm thick with seamless PVC-
coating, slotted in bottom out of hardboard, thickness 5.5 mm acc. To DIN 68 750, front piece
screwed on. The drawers to run on rolling drawer guide device, are locked against canting &
unintentional extraction, and removable however, by lifting.
Hinges
Made of material precision zinc disc coating, nickel plated with metal pot, visible idler,
secured hinges idler, pot, flat plate screwed on at the frame. Opening angle up to 270o.
Doors up to 850 mm high to have 2 hinges per shutter and doors more than 850 mm to have
3 hinges per shutter.
Grips
All units to have ergonomic handles, which are to be integrated in front panels of the storage
unit drawers and doors.

Full glass sliding doors
Frameless doors, made of 8 mm thick toughened glass, with cut edges. Upper guide device
is double slide rail, dust protection if PVC with soft.
3.0 Sinks
Made of same material as work tops (i.e., Epoxy or Corian). These sinks are to be drop-in
type, to enable flush mounting of the sink with the top. All exterior edges and corners should
be rounded for user protection.
Related Fittings:
All sinks will have to be supplied with sink outlets with removable strainers, overflow stand
and bottle traps. All sinks drain through vulcathene pipework and fittings before draining into
a floor trap provided by the Services Contractor.
4.0 Water Fittings
Heavy brass execution with acid-resistant plastic coating and ceramic head works, colour
coded to DIN 12920. Fittings with replaceable valve seat incl. perlator or hose coupling.
Copper inlet pipe at the wall, without supply pipe, but with rosettes.
5.0 Electrical Fittings
All socket outlets are 13 amp socket outlets and splash proof. All sockets are either mounted
on the service channels (aluminium conduits) on the island benches or as a stand which itself
is fixed on the worktop.
6.0 Service Channel
The pipework for all wall benches & island benches are to run below the work top level, in the
service space to be provided in the framework behind the cabinetry. Accordingly, all fittings
are to be designed for bench-mounting.
7.0 Multi-gas Fittings
Heavy brass execution, with acid resistant plastic coating which makes the surface resistant
to most chemicals, colour coded to DIN:12920.
Fittings for burning gases to be equipped with safety handles incorporating “press/turn”
device.
Fittings for non-burning gases and vacuum are equipped to handle gases upto cleanliness
2.0 corresponding to 99.0% clear gas. Needle fittings for non-burning gases are with a
needle headwork, based on a rising spindle with a PVDF sealing and a brass seat. Needle
fittings for vacuum to be delivered with a special high flow headwork.
8.0 Electrical Fittings
All socket outlet are to be twin-socket outlets and splash proof. All sockets are either
mounted on the service channels (aluminium conduits) on the island benches or on the wall.

SPECIFICATION FOR WOODEN FURNITURE
Scope of Work
Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of wooden furniture with corian work top.
Materials
All worktops in Dental Clinic, Lab and Dark room shall be of epoxy resin suitably treated for
maximum chemical resistance and physical strength. The epoxy worktops shall be ovens cured. The
finish of the worktop shall be non-glare Matt finish in platinum grey shade. The work top edges shall
be chamfered to give a smooth finish and drip mould be provided on the under side of the worktop
near the edges. The thickness of the work top shall be a minimum of 19 mm. 100 mm high integral
splash back shall be provided on the wall side and this be continuous all along the wall. All worktops
other than the above mentioned ones shall be of Corian type. The Corian tops shall be made of
homogeneous and non-porous methyl-methacrylate polymer base material. The worktops shall be
solid in construction and be treated for stain resistant and common laboratory hazards (Chemically
and Physically). The joints on Corian worktops shall be seamless types. The thickness of the
worktop shall be a minimum of 13 mm. The edges shall be finished with 30 mm down turn. The
worktop shall be fixed on a subframe made of 18 mm thick MDF and support be placed at every 600
mm interval.
Cabinetry
All cabinetry shall be of modular construction. Modular carpentry shall be made of 19 mm thick MDF
and the surface is finished with superior grade melamine resin laminations of the shade and pattern
approved by the Client. All carcass parts shall be glued with hardwood dowels.
Edge Executions
The edging of all doors/drawers fronts shall be lipped with 3 mm polypropylene with round corners.
The edging to the furniture in lab areas shall be done with beach wood. The interior edges shall be
finished with melamine resin. The edges of all free standing tables, cupboards and end units of work
benches shall be protected with an additional side panel with impact proof soft line edging protection
and wall terminal strips.
Back Walls
Back walls shall be protected with 5-mm thick hardboard covered with foil on both sides and grout
into cupboard body. However, all visible back panels shall be same as carcass panels.
Shelves
The shelves shall be constructed and edged as per the carcass parts explained above and
adjustable at 32-mm centers. Metal shelf carriers shall support the depth of shelves.
Shelve Supports
Shelve supports shall be made of electroplated nickel steel and there by 4 supports for each shelve
unit. One of the shelve support shall be provided with a catch to prevent the shelf sliding the
support.

Drawers
The drawer front shall be constructed as explained in carpentry sub-head and be screwed on to the
drawer frame. The drawer frame shall be made of 19 mm thick MDF with seamless PVC coating and
bottom is slide into the frame through the slot made in the hardboard frame. The thickness of the
bottom shall be not less than 5 mm. The drawers shall be run on drawer rolling guide device with
lock against canting and unintentional extraction. The removal of the drawers shall be by lifting the
same at lock position.
Hinges
The hinges shall be made of zinc coated steel and finished with nickel plating complete with metal
pot, visible idler, secured hinge idler and pot. The hinges shall be secured with nickel plated screws.
The opening of the hinges shall be to maximum of 270o. Doors up to 850 mm height shall be
provided with 2 nos. hinges and above 850 mm but up to 1200 mm be provided with 3 nos. hinges.
Grips
All doors drawers shall be provided with grips as approved by the client. The supplier shall submit
samples of grips for the client’s selection and approval.
Full Glass Sliding Doors
Wherever frameless sliding doors are specified the same shall be made of 6-mm thick toughened
glass with cut edges. The sliding guided device shall be made of ware resistant PVC to suit the
sliding designs. The lower side device shall be provided with dust protection feature.
Sinks
The sink on the worktop shall be made of the same material of the top. The sink shall be moulded
drop-in type construction to enable flush mounting the same with the worktop. Inner edges of the
sink shall be rounded off for a better appearance and user protection.
All sinks shall be provided with sink drain outlet with removable strainers, overflow stand pipe and
bottle trap.
Water supply fittings shall be of heavy-duty sink mounting type and be made of brass finished with
acid resistant coating and ceramic heads. The colour codes shall be as per British Standard
Specifications. The fittings shall be with replaceable valve seat including prelature or hose coupling
and rosettes.
Electrical Fittings
The Electrical outlets on the workbenches shall be 13 amps switched socket outlets otherwise stated
elsewhere in the document. The sockets shall be mounted on the service ledges on island benches
and on wall in the case of work benches placed along the wall surface. The socket shall be with
spring loaded hinged cover plates made of stainless steel. The cover plate and socket plate shall be
of 3-mm thick stainless steel plate in brush finish.

Service alley
All pipe work and electrical conduits for wall benches and island benches shall be run below the
worktop in service alley and rise to the work bench/service ledge as specified and directed by the
Engineer-in-Charge.
Multi-gas Fittings
The fittings used on the work benches shall be of heavy duty type made of brass and with acid
resistant plastic coating. The colour coding of the coating shall be in conformity with British Standard
Specifications. The fittings for burning gases shall be provided with safety handles incorporating
‘Press/Turn’ device. Fittings for non-burning gases and vacuum shall be suitable for handling gases
upto category cleanliness 2 corresponding to 99% clear gases. Fitting for non-burning gases shall
be with spindle needle head, PVDF sealing and brass seat.
Materials and workmanship
The workmanship of the wooden furniture including carpentry works shall be of high quality. All
materials used in the work shall be of high standards and samples of each are got approved by the
Engineer-in-Charge prior to their procurements. The Contractor/Supplier shall prepare and submit a
shop drawing in 1:20 scale showing all minute details for the scrutiny of the Engineer/Client. On
approval of the shop drawing the contractor/supplier shall prepare a sample workbench and brought
to the site for detailed inspection and approval.
General
The furniture with all its accessories and fittings shall be of one manufacturer and be installed by
manufacturer’s authorized local agent/supplier in an approved manner.
The specification shall be read in conjunction with bill of quantities and drawing.
The successful contractor/supplier shall co-ordinate with Electro-Mechanical Sub-Contractor for the
incorporation of all services into the workbenches.
The Contractor/Supplier shall submit type test certificates of materials and fittings to show that the
materials used in the works are in conformity with the relevant standards and specifications.

SECTION "G-1"
ROOF SCREEDS
01. MATERIALS
Sand, cement and water required for screed and angle fillets including mixing, shall comply
with the requirements of Section-C of these specifications. Wherever specified, light weight
concrete from an approved source shall be used for the roof screed and the material shall
conform to the requirements stated elsewhere.
0.2 WORKMANSHIP
Materials for screed shall be mixed on the Work site in a batch mixer of approved size and
design complying with BS 1305 or similar approved, producing a uniform distribution of
materials with mass of uniform color and consistency.
The cement concrete screed shall be formulated of one part OPC (complying with BS 12) to
two parts of sand (complying with BS 1199) to four parts aggregate, 14 mm maximum size
(complying with BS 882).
The proportion of materials for cement mortar angle fillets shall be one part OPC (complying
with BS 12), to three parts sand (complying with BS 1199). Angle fillets shall be of PVC
proprietary make wherever so specified.
Th concrete deck to receive screed shall be well brushed to remove laitance. Before laying
screeds, the surface of the concrete shall be made free from surface dust and dampened
with clean water.
The contractor shall not proceed with laying screed or angle fillets until the existing concrete
deck surface has been approved by the Engineer.
Wherever specified, light weight concrete screed shall be as specified in Section "C".
Concrete work and laid strictly, as per the approved manufacturer's recommendations.
The contractor shall lay screeds to the specified thickness and/or falls as shown in the
drawings and in alternate bays not exceeding 11 m3. The slope of screed shall be 1 in 100
unless otherwise stated. Stop-ends shall be vertical and positioned to coincide with
construction joints in the concrete deck. Screed and angle fillets shall not pass over roof
expansion joints in the concrete deck.
Expansion joints shall comprise impregnated fibre joint filter board to the specified width.
Screed and angle fillets shall be finished smooth and even with a wood float finish. Where
specified, a steel trowel shall be applied lightly to present an even dense surface without
laitance occurring. The entire surface shall be protected from premature drying and rapid
temperature change by covering with sand or hessian or polythene sheeting, and kept
continuously damp for a minimum period of 4 days. Care shall be taken to ensure that the
sheeting is securely fixed during this period to prevent wind blowing under the covering.
Laying of screed shall generally conform to BS 8000 - Part 9.
Civil and Building Works Specifications G-1/1

SECTION "G-2"
WATER PROOFING
01. GENERAL
The water proofing system and associated works shall be carried out by a specialist Sub-
contractor approved by the Engineer, strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's printed
instructions.
Prior to commencement of works, the Contractor shall submit all relevant technical data to
Engineer for approval.
02. MATERIAL FOR ROOF
The roof waterproofing material shall be a 1.5 mm thick flexible, preformed, self-adhesive
bituminous membrane, comprising a thick self adhesive bitumen compound and carrier film.
The membrane shall comply with the following requirements:
PROPERTY TEST DESCRIPTION REQUIRED

METHOD VALUES
Total thickness Backing film, adhesive 1.5 mm

and release paper
Backing film Solar reflective 0.112 mm
thickness laminated film
Water ASTM D570- +0.14 %
Absorption 88 (24 hours
immersion)
Puncture ASTM Load 280 N
Resistance E154-93 Deflection 70 mm
Tape strength ASTM Longitudinal 56 N/cm

(strength of D638-91
composite Transverse 52 N/cm
sheet)
Tensile ASTM Longitudinal 48.4 N/mm2
Strength D638-91
(Carrier Film) Transverse 45.4 N/mm2
Elongation ASTM Longitudinal 100 %
(Carrier Film) D638-91 Transverse 70 %
Elongation ASTM Longitudinal >300 %
(Compound) D638-91 Transverse >300 %
Adhesion at ASTM 1) Primed Concrete 30.4 N/cm
o
23 C D1000-88 2) Self 28.6 N/cm

03. MATERIAL FOR OTHER AREAS
The waterproofing membrane shall be a single-component, acrylic copolymer-based coating.

It shall be non-toxic, cold applied, having excellent weather-resistance, UV resistance and
water proofing properties. It shall seal up hairline cracks, stop seepage and form on
impermeable film which gives long term protection to the roofing surfaces. The application
shall be made in three coats in addition to the primer coat. It shall comply with the following
requirement. The system shall incorporate a reinforcing layer of thermally bonded polyester.
TECHNICAL DATA
Base : Acrylic Copolymer
Color : UV resistant white
Solvent : Thixotropic liquid.
Flash point : Non-flammable
Specific gravity : 1.25 + 0.05 at 20 degree C.
Solids content : Tough seamless, semi-glossy elastic film
Shore hardness A : 72 ASTM D-240-86.
Permeability : 1.98gms/sqm. At 25 oC with 75% humidity.
Tensile Strength : 2900 N/Cm2
Chemical Resistance : Resistant to mild acid and alkali
UV Resistance : Excellent. No deterioration or colour fade

after 10000 hours exposure.
DFT : 1.5 mm (3 coat application)
Ultimate Elongation : 550% - ASTM-D 412 - 87.
Recovery (100%) : 100% in 24 hours at Room Temperature.

04. WORKMANSHIP
The workmanship shall conform to BS 8000 - Part 4.
a. SURFACE PREPARATION
The concrete surface to be waterproofed should be even and smooth with any "high spots"
knocked back and local depressions and sudden changes filled with epoxy mortar or similar
high strength mortar to present a true surface on which the waterproofing membrane is to be
bonded. All sharp projections and arises caused by formwork etc., should be "scrabbled
back" to give rounded corners.
Surface of concrete to be dry and brushed free of any loose stones, dit, etc. before brush
applying a single coat of approved primer, which should be touch dry prior to the application
of waterproofing membrane. Primer must not be poured onto the surface and care must be
taken to avoid "ponding" in depressions. Rate of application of primer shall be as per
recommendations of approved manufacturer.
All internal angles shall be formed with fillets of profile as specified.
An approved reinforcing fabric shall be incorporated in the system between subsequent

coats.
Where the waterproofing membrane is to be terminated at an upstand, a chase should be

provided to dimensions 20 mm x 20 mm. The waterproofing membrane should be dressed
into the chase and securely fixed with a tanalised timber in between and pointed immediately
with approved Mastic. If exposed to the weather, the waterproofing membrane should be
protected with approved solar reflective flashing strip or with a metal counter flashing strip.
Details of the termination of the membrane at drainage gulleys, gargoyles, upstands and
expansion joints shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details shown on the
working drawings. In the absence of specified details in the drawings, the work shall be
carried out as per approved, standard manufacturers' details.
The perimeter of waterproofing membrane placed in any given day's operation shall have
free edges sealed by rolling down tightly to prevent entry of moisture.
The perimeter of waterproofing membrane is to be left with an extended edge for later
continuity and the free edge is to be adequately protected while exposed. The free edge of
waterproofing membrane should be carefully cleaned before further laying is commenced.
Immediately prior to covering the membrane careful inspection shall be made for accidental
damage, and any damaged areas shall be cleaned and patched with the same waterproofing
membrane.
The following procedure should be carefully noted:-
- The area of waterproofing membrane laid in a working day should not exceed that
which can be protected in the same working period.
- No storage of materials or trafficking by other trades shall take place on areas

waterproofed until subsequent protective materials have been laid.

Aluminium flashings and sheetings wherever indicated for use in the roofing shall conform to
BS 1470 and shall be 0.9 mm thick, unless otherwise specified. The flashing shall be custom
made to the profiles indicated in the drawings. In the absence of specified details, approved
standard profiles shall be used.
Before insulation is laid, the gargoyles shall be closed and the membrane flooded to such a
depth but not exceeding the flashing height so that the entire roof area is immersed. The
water will be maintained for this depth for a week. If no dampness appears on the soffit of the
slab the test shall be deemed to have been passed, after the inspection of the Engineer.
A guarantee for the water proofing system for a period of 15 years shall be given by the
contractor. During the said period, of leakage or dampness is noticed, the same shall be
rectified by the contractor. The cost involved in the above rectification or redoing including the
connected insulation and tiling work shall be borne entirely by the contractor. The format for
the guarantee shall be as per the format attached to this section.
Waterproofing for Plant Room & Toilet floor slabs
All suspended floor slabs, on which plant rooms and toilets are located above shall be
provided with a system of waterproofing. The system shall be similar to the one described
above for roofs and decks. As such, the waterproofing system shall be provided above the
suspended slab and taken up on all the sides up to at least 300 mm above the highest
expected water level and sealed into a chase. The water-proofing layer shall be protected by
a layer of filter membrane before being overlaid by sand filling or concrete as specified. All
requirements of specification for waterproofing of decks and slabs, detailed hereinabove shall
be applicable here also.

MAIN CONTRACTOR’S WARRANTY FOR ROOF WATER PROOFING
We hereby undertake to re-do, free of cost, the insulation, tiling, and water proofing works including
all incidental works and making good in the event of any leakage/dampness observed during the
warranty period.
IN FAVOUR OF …………………………………………………………………………………
PERIOD OF WARRANTY FROM ……………………………TO……………………..….
The original Warranty furnished by the specialist Sub-Contractor for the said works is attached
hereto.
SIGNED AND SEALED
For & On behalf of Main Contractor
M/s……………………………………………..
Date:…………… (AUTHORISED SIGNATORY)

MAIN CONTRACTOR’S WARRANTY FOR WATER PROOFING
We hereby undertake to re-do, free of cost, the insulation, tiling, and water proofing works including
all incidental works and making good in the event of any leakage/dampness observed during the
warranty period.
IN FAVOUR OF …………………………………………………………………………………
PERIOD OF WARRANTY FROM ……………………………TO……………………..….
The original Warranty furnished by the specialist Sub-Contractor for the said works is attached
hereto.
SIGNED AND SEALED
For & On behalf of Main Contractor
M/s……………………………………………..
Date:…………… (AUTHORISED SIGNATORY)

SECTION “G-3”
INSULATION
01. GENERAL
Thermal Insulation wherever indicated on the drawings shall comprise of -
(i) high density polystyrene foam boards with rigid, closed cell structure, complying with
BS 3837 - Parts 1 and 2 respectively.
(or)
(ii) stable glass fibre sheetings conforming to BS 5803 - Part 1.
The thickness of Insulation shall be 50 mm thick, unless otherwise specified in the drawings/
documents. All areas of roofs shall be provided with thermal insulation irrespective of whether
specifically indicated in the drawings or not.
02. MATERIAL
The characteristics of the polystyrene insulation material for roof shall be as follows :
- Density : 35 kg/cm
- Compressive strength at 10%

Deflection (ASTM D 1621-73) : 300 KPA
- Moisture vapour transmission : 0.4 – 0.6 perm. inch.
- Closed cell contents : 95%
- Dimensional stability (24 Hrs. @ 70 deg.C) : 0.5%
- Percentage linear change (24 Hrs. @ 20deg C): 0.5%
- Temperature limit : (-)20oC to (+) 110oC
- Thermal conductivity at
10o (ASTM C177-76) : 0.20 Btu.in/ft.2h. F.
- Burning characteristics : To comply with BS 4735

The characteristics of the polystyrene insulation material for walls shall be as follows:
- Thermal conductivity 10oC W/m.K

(BS:3837 Appendix-D) : 0.032
- Compressive strength minimum

kPa (BS4370 Part-I, Method 4) : 210
- Minimum cross-breaking strength k.Pa : 290

(BS:4370 Part-I Method 4)
- Dimensional stability at 80oC

(max. % linear change)(Appendix-E) : 1
- Water vapour Permeability at 38oC : 3.9%

ngm/(Pa.s.m) (Appendix-F)
- Water Absorption % Volume : 0.2
- Burning characteristics : <125

extent burnt, mm (BS 4735)
Samples of material proposed to be incorporated along with details of all technical data,
characteristics test certifications, manufacturers’ instructions regarding installation, etc., shall
be furnished for approval of the Engineer, in advance of placing the order for material.
03. APPLICATION
a. ROOF DECKS/ROOFS
In the case of insulation of concrete decks, roofs, etc., it is generally recommended that the
specialist roofing Sub-Contractor responsible for laying the water proofing membrane,
executes the work of installation of the insulation also.
The insulation boards shall be loosely laid with a staggered butt joint.
To prevent fine particles of gravel, etc., from getting into board joints, or under the boards, a
synthetic fibre mesh shall be installed with a lap of 300mm. This shall be a single layer of any
approved geotextile membrane (1000 gauge). The Contractor shall protect the insulation from
wind uplift and ultra Violet degradation prior to laying of subsequent finishes. He shall protect
the insulation from damage due to foot traffic, tools etc., and replace any such damaged sheets
as directed.
b. WALLS
Wall insulation wherever indicated shall be with boards of appropriate type of finish depending
on whether a smooth or rough surface is required from the point of view of the wall finish
specified.

c. FLOORS
Floor insulation wherever specified shall have very high compressive strength (minimum of 700
KN/m2 at 10% deformation).
d. SHEET METAL ROOFING/CLADDING
In the case sheet metal roofing & cladding, the ululation shall be from stable glass fibres
bounded with thermosetting resins. This layer of insulation shall be properly faced with two
layers of white vinyl /aluminium sheets so as to provide a neat appearance and provide an
efficient vapour barrier. All joints shall be lapped a minimum of 150 mm and sealed with an
approved vapour-impervious adhesive tape. The insulation shall be in accordance with the
manufacturers' written instructions
Any damaged insulation shall be removed from the work site and replaced with undamaged
material as directed.

SECTION “G-4”
TERRACING
01. GENERAL
On completion of the laying of insulation and the geotextile protecting membrane, the roof
shall be provided with either cement concrete tile paving or a layer of 50 mm thick pea gravel
as per the details indicated in the drawings.
02. MATERIALS
a. CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING SLABS
These shall be precast, hydraulically pressed cement concrete tile conforming to BS 1197.
b. CEMENT MORTAR SCREED
All the ingredients shall conform to the requirements stated in Section "J-1” Floor Finishes.
C. PEA GRAVEL
This shall be clean, round stone pea gravel, graded 15 mm to 25 mm and free from fine
aggregate, sand, dust or any other contaminating substance pea gravel shall be stabilised at
the location around gargoyles etc.
03. WORKMANSHIP
a. CEMENT TILE FLOORING
This shall conform to the requirements stated in Section"J-1" Floor Finishes.
b. PEA GRAVEL LAYER
Pea gravel shall be laid and evenly spread to a depth of 50 mm, the depth being gauged by
laying 50 mm x 50 mm battens on the roof and levelling off by a timber rule across the
battens.
Pea gravel shall be stabilised with an approved binder at gargoyles locations as per the
manufacturer’s instructions.

SECTION “H-1”
DOORS
01. GENERAL
The various components of doors shall comply with the relevant requirements of metal work
and/or wood work sections as applicable. All the components shall be manufactured and
assembled at the approved source.
Timber door shall conform to BSCP 151 - Part 1. Steel doors shall conform to BS 6510 & BS
1245. Fire doors shall conform to BSPD 6512 and BS 5588 and certified by ROP Civil
Defence Department. -
The Contractor shall provide samples for each type of door and install them at site for the
Engineer's approval.
Truly detailed shop drawings of the various components shall be, submitted for approval prior
to fabrication.
Ironmongery shall conform to the Specifications described elsewhere.
02. DOOR FRAMES
The frames shall be factory assembled and brought to site. It shall conform to the dimension
and profiles shown on the drawings.
Necessary provisions for installation of all items of ironmongery shall be made during the
manufacture. Specific care shall be taken where door closers are specified to ensure that the
stresses created during the operation of the closer are withstood effectively.
Frames shall be fitted to plumb, square and shall be free of twists, sag or misalignment.
Temporary struts may be provided during transportation and upto the time of installation to
prevent bowing.
The back of hollow door frames shall be filled with epoxy non-shrink grout or any other
approved material. No hollow sound will be permitted on the door frames.
All external doors shall be provided with threshold unless otherwise directed. For all external
doors, approved mastic sealant (conforming to the recommendations of BS 6213) shall be
provided at the junction between frame and the surrounding work/s.
All steel door frames prior to installation must be applied with 2 coats of anti-corrosive epoxy
paint of approved make at the rear side of the frame for a height of 500 from floor level over
and above the factory applied paint system.
Civil and Building Works Specifications H-1/1

03. DOOR LEAVES
Timber cores shall consist of fully glued longitudinal hard wood battens, wrought on all faces.
The top and bottom rails shall be framed to vertical jamb members. A lock rail shall be
provided at the location of lock. Battens shall be continuous throughout the leaf height except
for the nails to which it shall be close butted. The leaf shall be lipped on all sides. For
veneered leaves, ripping material shall be of the same species as the veneer. The assembled
frame shall be precision planed and sanded to true level surface prior to application of faces
so that opposite faces are truly parallel. Balancing veneer/laminate shall be provided for all
doors faced on one side with a decorative laminate.
The core for fire doors shall incorporate approved fire resistant materials.
The Contractor shall furnish test certificates in respect of general construction of fire doors as
proof of meeting the required fire resistance and shall obtain the approval from Royal Oman
Police. Fire doors shall incorporate approved intumescent seals as appropriate.
All the door shutters shall be hollow cored framed up in hard wood with 6 mm water boiled
plywood faces finished with steam press. Adequate provision in hard wood shall be left in the
core to accept fixings for the approved ironmongery.
Door leaves shall have flat and smooth surfaces, free from undulations, unevenness,
surfaces, blemishes, etc. Ale meeting styles of double leaf doors shall be generally plain with
a slight radius/chamfer to avoid binding. Rebates shall be provided only where directed. All
the vertical edges of each shutter shall be provided with stainless steel edge protection.
Acoustic doors shall be provided with approved threshold and jamb seal. Threshold seal shall
be of synthetic rubber strip fitted in an aluminium holder. Jamb seal shall be neoprene of
appropriate type (steel or hard wood) glued/fixed to the frame as approved. Double leaf doors
shall incorporate acoustic seal at the meeting, styles also. All external doors shall be provided
with an approved draught seal (at bottom and at meeting styles) whose construction shall be
similar to that stated for acoustic seal.
The Contractor shall be responsible for co-ordinating the dimensions of the door leaf to suit
site conditions.
04. ALUMINIUM DOORS
Aluminium doors shall be supplied and installed conforming to the requirements of BS 5286.
All aluminium doors shall be cared and adjusted prior to handing over. External aluminium
doors shall meet the performance requirements of BS 4315 with reference to air infiltration
and resistance to water penetration.
Aluminium doors shall be given an anodised finish or a powder coating (conforming to BS

6496) as specified. Aluminium doors shall be installed by the approved manufacturer’s
specialised workmen.

05. GLAZING
Glazing shall comply with the relevant Specifications described elsewhere.
06. PAINTING AND DECORATION
Painting and Decoration shall comply with the relevant Specifications described elsewhere.

SECTION “H-2”
WINDOWS
01. GENERAL
The various components of windows shall comply with the relevant requirements of metal
work and/or wood work sections as applicable. All the components shall be manufactured
and assembled at the approved source.
The Contractor shall provide samples for each type of window and install them at site for the
Truly, detailed shop drawings of the various components shall be submitted for approval prior
to fabrication.
Ironmongery shall conform to Specifications described elsewhere.
02. ALUMINIUM WINDOWS
Aluminium windows shall be supplied and installed conforming to the requirements of BS

4873.
Aluminium windows shall meet the performance requirements of BS 4315 with reference to
air infiltration and resistance to water penetration.
Aluminium windows shall be either given an anodised finish or a powder coating (conforming
to BS 6496) as specified. All windows shall be installed by the approved manufacturer's
specialised workmen.
The aluminium windows shall incorporate a suitable flymesh screen as specified and
directed.
03. TIMBER WINDOWS
Timber windows shall be supplied and installed conforming to the requirements of BS 644.
04. GLAZING
Glazing shall comply with the relevant specifications described elsewhere.
05. PAINTING AND DECORATION
Painting and Decoration shall comply with the relevant Specifications described elsewhere.

06. PERFORMANCE
The Contractor shall have full regard to BS CP 3, Chapter 5, Part 2, Wind Loads, or an equal
and approved document when detailing for strength requirements. Reference shall also be
made to BS 6375: “Performance of Windows".
Test methods shall be in accordance with BS 5368, depending on the ability to test in the
available rig the procedure in BS 5368 shall preferably be used.
This wind exposure condition to be applied in the following tests shall be a pressure
difference of 1250 N/Sqm.
Strength
All windows and spandrel elements shall be capable of resisting sporadic pressures from
wind gusts as stated above.
There shall be no fracture or permanent deflection of any part, nor any deterioration of
specified performance. The deflection/span ratio of any part of a light shall not exceed 1/250
for glazing. However in a vertical load test a concentrated load of 15 kg. acting vertically and
applied at the centre of the span of any horizontal sash rail shall not cause a vertical
deflection of more than 1/375.
These requirements shall apply when the exposed face is subjected to pressure or to suction.
If so required by the Engineer the Contractor shall state the actual deflection ratio of any pan
of the light at the specified pressure.
The method of test to establish compliance with the above requirements shall be established
by transducer.
Air Penetration
For the air permeability test the pressure shall be applied to the outside face only of the
window. The maximum pressure to be applied shall be 600 Pa.
For fixed lights the average leakage rate shall not exceed 1 m3/hour per metre length of
perimeter joint.
For opening lights the average leakage rate shall not exceed 6.5 m3/hour metre length of
perimeter joint.
Water Penetration
There shall be no water leakage at a pressure of 200 Pa.
There shall be no water leakage after a repeated gusting test to a pressure difference of 1250
N/m2 when tested again myth a pressure of 200 Pa.

Temperature Conditions
The window may be exposed to variations in ambient still air dry bulb temperature within the
specified limits, shall not affect the performance as specified elsewhere. The Contractor will
be required to state the amount of the thermal movement which will occur, and the effect of
this movement on the dimensions or shape of system. Allowance should be made assuming
that surface temperatures of up to 90 Degree C may be experienced.
Movement
There shall be no loss of function or domination of performance as described in this

Specification due to:
i. deflection of the window caused by wind pressure,
ii. the design deflection of the building structure,
iii. thermal movement of the building structure.
The design of the fixings, the fixing gap around the window, and manufacturing tolerances
shall take full account of the above.

SECTION “H-3”
IRONMONGERY
General
Ironmongery to wood or steel doors, access panels, windows, etc, shall generally be from an
internationally recognised, fully co-ordinated suite, in continuing production, of consistent design and
finish, with a ready supply of extras and spares. Ironmongery to fully glazed metal or plate glass
units shall match designs and finishes to other assemblies.
Ironmongery shall reflect the use(s) and quality of the project, facilitate building use and
maintenance, prevent unauthorised access or egress, allow and direct escape from, protect against
and inhibit spread of fire, smoke or other hazards, protect doors and surfaces and create desired
aesthetic effects. All the ironmongeries shall be suitable for anti-corrosive environment.
Fully matched and suited ranges, of not inferior quality, design, performance and finish may be
accepted, subject to the Architect/Engineer's approval. If the Contractor wishes to propose such
alternatives, he shall make a Tender Stage Submittal under "Submittals" below, entering the brand
name and reference of each item against the relevant specification and/or bill of quantity items. If no
Tender Stage Submittal is made, the tender will be assumed to include the specified ranges.
The specification of proprietary products and/or approval of any alternative shall not limit the
requirement to comply with this specification and the supplier shall satisfy himself thereof.
Notwithstanding other requirements, comply with applicable statutes and the requirements of
relevant regulatory and certification bodies and add or amend such ironmongery as may reasonably
necessary to comply with therewith and ensure correct operation.
Unless more stringent standards are specified, all architectural ironmongery shall comply the current
editions of following British/European Standards:
Standard Title
BSEN179 Emergency exit devices
BS476 Fire tests on building materials and structure
BS729 Hot dip galvanised coatings
BSEN1125 Panic exit devices
BSEN1154 Door closing devices
BSEN1155 Electrically powered door holders
BSEN1158 Door co-ordinators
BS1210 Wood screws
BSEN1303 Cylinders for locks
BS1449 Steel plate, sheet and strip
BS1470-7 Wrought aluminium
BSEN1527 Sliding door gear
BSEN1634-1 Fire testing
BSEN1670 Corrosion resistance
BS1706 Electroplated coatings of cadmium and zinc
BSEN1906 Lever handles and knobs
BSEN1935 Single axis hinges
BS2870/4/5 Copper and copper alloys
BS2911 Letter plates

BS3621 Thief resistant locks

BS3827 Glossary of terms
BS4112 Hardware for domestic furniture
BS4951 Builder’s hardware – lock and latch furniture (doors)
BS5378 Safety signs and colours
BS5499 Emergency signs
BS5839 Pt. 3 Fire detectors and automatic release mechanisms
BS5872 Locks and latches for doors in buildings
BS6496 Powder organic coatings for application and stoving to aluminium alloy
BS8220 Guide for security of buildings against crime
BSEN12051 Door and window bolts
BSEN12320 Padlocks and padlock fittings
If any of the aforesaid British/European Standards is superseded prior to the date of tender, the new
standard shall apply.
Quality Assurance and Technical Support
Manufacture of doors, frames, ironmongery and other components for door assemblies shall be
executed under comprehensive Quality Assurance (QA) schemes to BSENISO9002. This quality
management standard is additional to individual performance requirements.
QA manuals shall require that all products and components be manufactured on machines with
proper safety screens and other safety measures installed and in factories incorporating proper
ventilation and dust filtering systems.
The QA manual of each manufacturer of components of door assemblies which must achieve fire,
smoke and/or acoustic control rating(s) shall require that every such component be of identical
construction to the equivalent component as included in any performance test(s) and/or
assessment(s) used to support such rating(s). Provide written confirmation thereof, with copies of
the appropriate section(s) of the Quality Assurance Manual(s).
The supplier’s permanent, qualified, staff shall provide full, local, technical support, properly prepare
and maintain door and ironmongery schedules and master key layouts and advise on specification,
installation and operation.
Materials, Finishes and Fixings
Materials shall not be subject to galvanic corrosion with backgrounds or other ironmongery. Finished
surfaces of one material whether extruded, rolled, cast or stamped, shall match exactly in colour and
texture and all finishes visible on a door face shall be visually identical, unless otherwise specified.
Unless otherwise specified, materials shall be:
Aluminium: BS1470-7 HE9-TF alloy.

Stainless Steel: BSEN58J Grade 316 (18/10/3 molybdenum bearing grade). Lower grades will not
be accepted for accessories such as lock strike plates, rebate components, etc.
Brass: BS2870/4/5 CZ121/2874 alloy
Real Bronze: Solid cast bronze of suitable alloy.

Photo-luminescent Plastics: Non-toxic, non-radioactive, green polycarbonate to DIN67510,

measured value FL.2.1-280 and 2.10mcd/m2 minimum luminous density one hour after excitation, to
store natural or artificial light and if lights fail, radiate a bright luminosity.
Unless otherwise specified, visible finishes shall be:
Aluminium: Hand polished then anodised to BS1615, Grade AA15 and BSEN1670 Class 4
corrosion resistance.
Stainless Steel: Either No. 4 satin finish, or hand polished to a platinum like reflectance (exceeding
requirements of No. 8 finish) as specified, for BSEN1670 Class 4 corrosion resistance.
Brass or Bronze with natural finishes: Satin or mirror polished then protected by transparent
powder coating as specified below for BSEN1670 Class 3 corrosion resistance.
Brass with Bronze plated finish: Bronze plated and acid relieved, then protected by transparent
powder coating as specified below for BSEN1670 Class 3 corrosion resistance.
Real Bronze with oxidised finish: Oxidised to Real Bronze Metal Antiqued (RBMA) patina.
Nickel or Chromium plating: To BS1224 for BSEN1670 Class 3 corrosion resistance
Gold Plating: To BS4292 for BSEN1670 Class 3 corrosion resistance
Powder Coating: Electrostatically applied, oven cured coating to BS6496, tested to BS6496 and for
light fastness, detergent resistance, impact and abrasion resistance (ASTM D 522 conical mandrill
and BS3900 falling ball), adhesion (BS3900,1mm crosscut) and scratch resistance (BS3900, 2000g
load). Colour coatings shall be applied to polished anodised aluminium and shall provide BSEN1670
Class 4 corrosion resistance. Colours shall be selected by the Architect/Engineer from not less than
100 ICI Colour Dimensions colours, for exact colour co-ordination of ironmongery with paints.
Protect iron or steel surfaces by galvanising to BS729, zinc or cadmium plating to BS1706 or other
approved methods, to BSEN1670 Class 3 corrosion resistance.
Provide suitable, matching, metric, positive drive fixings (e.g. Allen key, 'Supadriv' or 'Pozidriv') of
correct types and lengths for background constructions, with visible finishes to match the item fixed.
Packaging
Supply ironmongery, complete with fixings and fixing instructions, in substantial, secure, protective
packages, well labelled for easy identification. Major items, such as lock cases, lever furniture,
cylinders and cylinder roses, bathroom turns and indicators and flush bolt sets shall be supplied in
single configured sets whilst door closers, panic devices, hinges, pull handles, door stops and plates
shall be individually packaged. Deliver the packaged ironmongery in substantial, protective boxes,
suitable for the mode of transport, with no box weighing over 50kg.
Fire and Smoke Control Assemblies
Ironmongery to fire rated and/or smoke control assemblies must satisfy the requirements of relevant
statutory and regulatory bodies and the relevant sections hereof.
Fire testing shall be executed to BSEN1634 or approved, equivalent standards. Fire tests shall be
based on full-sized assemblies. In view of the extent of the expansion of metal doors and frames in
a fire, only test data or assessments based on positive pressure type fire testing, such as
BSEN1634 shall be considered acceptable for such assemblies.

The door leaf manufacturer shall supply fire and/or smoke control test data and/or assessments for
assemblies, in latched and/or unlatched configurations as appropriate, and provide intumescent
and/or cold smoke seals, as required to achieve specified ratings.
Suppliers of seals, edge protectors, ironmongery and other items shall supply test data to
BSEN1634 for relevant items, to enable the door manufacturer to obtain necessary assessments
and certify the performance of the complete assemblies. Data shall be for constructions similar to
those used in the Works and data for other constructions, or entailing special facings, are
unacceptable.
Hinges, Pivots and Accessories
Hinges and pivots shall be to BSEN1935 of the appropriate class for the door size, weight and duty,
with heavy-duty, maintenance free, concealed bearings. Hinges to large and/or heavy use doors in
public areas shall be of a concealed maintenance free bearing type to Grade 14.
Unless otherwise stated, hinges and fixing screws shall be Grade 316 stainless steel, all finished to
match other hardware on the door face, including plating to match brass, bronze or other finishes,
where required.
Provide hinges of the following types:

For timber doors and frames: Jig drilled, with offset drilling patterns
For timber doors with steel frames: Interleaf type, controlling frame gap without cut-outs or
interruption of intumescent seals and with different drilling
patterns for leaf and frame
For pressed steel doors and frames: ANSI template drilled
For assemblies of steel sections: Interleaf type, controlling frame gap, without cut-outs in
sections.
For outward opening external and/or security doors in areas liable to attack, provide hinges with
integral security studs.
Unless otherwise specified, provide two hinges per leaf up to 1800mm high and one extra hinge for
each additional 450mm height (or part thereof).
For latch less, single leaf doors to individual WC cubicles, up to 2300mm high and without closers,
provide two single action rising (fall-to) or falling (fall-open) butts of aluminium or brass with
manganese bronze cams and corrosion resistant pins. Stainless steel rising butts without cams are
unacceptable. Unless otherwise specified, provide falling butts within Back of House toilets, locker
rooms and the like, to show occupancy status but rising butts within public toilets.
Provide conductor hinges or concealed fixing, flexible metal cable loops to transfer wiring for
electromagnetic fire hold closers, solenoid locks and the like between frame and door leaf.

Panic Exit Devices
Horizontal bar operated panic exit devices, except to single leaf doors in service areas accessible
only to maintenance staff, shall be Touchbar type. They shall be easily reversible, low projection,
Touchbar type to BSEN1125 Grade 3-7-6-0-1-3-2-2-B, with secret "hold unlocked“ facility and photo-
luminescent "in bar" signage to BS5499. Standard units shall suit doors 800-1380mm wide and up to
3000mm high, with options for other sizes as required.
Horizontal bar operated panic exit devices to single leaf doors in service areas accessible only to
maintenance staff may be standard projection, push bar type to BSEN1125 Grade 3-6-6-1-1-3-2-1-
A.
Panic exit devices to pairs of doors shall not allow escape to be prevented by padlocking a chain
around crossbars or other components.
In addition to the corrosion test requirements of BSEN1125, which relate to performance only, the
equivalent visual requirements for significant surfaces of BSEN1670, Clause 5.7 Class 3 shall apply.
Panic exit devices shall accept an outside cylinder and/or lever or knob handle operators, local
alarms, remote monitoring and/or motor operation as required.
In accordance with ABHM Code of Practice “Hardware for Timber Fire and Escape Doors” (Clause
11.3.3.1) Clauses B.2 and B.3 of BSEN1125 do not preclude the use on fire rated assemblies of
devices without automatic re-latching and/or with dogging mechanism. Manufacturers of fire rated
assemblies to receive such devices shall supply test data to show that latch less assemblies have
been successfully fire tested.
Locks and Latches
Mortice lock suites shall be to BS5872 Category B, with:

a. Replaceable forends and strike plates and rebate components if for rebated
meeting edges, of materials to match door furniture, with no exposed sharp
edges or corners
b. Piercing for bolting through of single sided lever or knob furniture, if required
c. Facility for full reversal of handing, without opening the case
d. If to receive lever handles, special, heavy springing against progressive lever droop
(levers with sprung roses or back plates are unacceptable due to potential for
damage and corrosion)
e. If to receive knob handles, soft springing, with two-way action and 100mm
minimum backset.
Cylinders shall be easily removable when the door is open, without dismantling trim but non-
removable when closed. Cylinder fixing screws shall be concealed behind lock faceplates.
Heavy duty, modular, security locks shall be equivalent to the 72 Series, with 11mm (minimum) low
friction, Grade 316 stainless steel latch bolts, 20mm (minimum) single throw deadbolts and followers
with gripping action, for improved durability and security and reduced noise.

Heavy duty, high security locks and solenoid locks shall be equivalent to the 99 Series, with 19mm
(minimum) throw stainless steel, three part, low friction, guided latch bolts with anti-thrust devices
and/or 25mm (minimum) throw deadbolts with hardened steel rollers, as appropriate. They shall be
certified by the US Underwriter's Laboratory or other approved security and fire rating body.
General duty locks shall be equivalent to the 75 Series, with 12mm (minimum) brass latch bolts and
13mm (minimum) brass deadbolts, with hardened steel rollers.
WC cubicle locks shall be mortise type, with inside thumb turn and coin operated, outside
emergency release, unless door/frame details are unsuitable, when surface types are acceptable. In
public areas, emergency releases shall incorporate red/white outside indicators. In dwelling areas,
emergency releases shall not incorporate visual indicators.
Mechanical Locking Cylinders and Keying
Cylinders shall be to BSEN1303 to match door furniture (including coloured finishes).
Standard cylinder lengths shall suit doors up to 58mm thick, when used with the specified roses or
back plates, with other lengths available as required.
Unless otherwise stated, locks and panic exit devices shall be keyed to a system of Grand Master,
Master and Sub-Master suites without compromise to security standards and shall be construction
keyed, with ten keys provided for site use. On completion, operation by a master key shall exclude
all construction keys.
To allow specialist doors, such as aluminium doors, roller shutters and metal gates, to be integrated
into the master key system, the door manufacturers shall provide locks to receive standard euro-
profile cylinders.
Lock cylinders shall be capable of achieving required master keying systems, with adequate
provision for future expansion, without compromise to security and without the need to cut keys to
depths at which they become susceptible to breakage.
General lock cylinders shall be equivalent to an Advanced Series, of five-pin, integrated keyway
types, with double paracentric keyways, mushroom drivers, triple grooved, anti-pick pins, hardened
anti-drill pins, off-centre cams and two keys per cylinder as standard to BS1303 Grade 3.
High security lock cylinders shall be equivalent to an Advanced High Security Series, six-pin, double-
locking types, offering practically infinite differs, with double paracentric keyways, mushroom drivers,
triple grooved, anti-pick pins and multiple side pins, hardened anti-drill pins, off-centre cams and
three keys per cylinder as standard. Keys shall be subject to a manufacturer's CARS (Computer
Aided Registration System) key registration system, for which blanks are not freely available to
BS1303 Grade 4.
Padlocks shall be of appropriate grades to BSEN12320, and capable of master and construction
keying together with other locks.

Electronic Locking Cylinders
Electronic access control cylinders shall be “Emit” or equivalent armoured, security type cylinders,
with continuously changing bi-directional data codes. They shall be programmable through a
configuration device attached to a laptop computer with Windows compatible software to allow:
1. Establishment of a “master key” type hierarchy and “construction keying” if

required
2. Where required, the establishment of time profiles and audit trail reporting
3. The ability by use of processor units, for transponders to also operate hard-wired
access control and security systems elsewhere in the project
4. Easy addition and/or deletion of users, to ensure functionality and maintain
security
Batteries shall require replacement after approximately 60,000 operations.
Door Furniture and Plates
Lever assemblies shall be non-sprung, to BSEN1906 incorporating four heavy duty captive MDS
maintenance free, self lubricating and corrosion resistant bearings. Roses shall project no more than
3mm from the door face, with concealed bolt through fixings.
Spindles for furniture shall be corrosion proofed, high tensile steel. Standard spindles shall suit 35-
55mm thick doors.
If half sets of furniture are to operate locks, use XX9052NT or equivalent special spindles requiring
no piercing of the opposite door face.
For pairs of dummy levers or knobs provide XX47460 or equivalent “Rigidisers”. For single sided
dummy levers or knobs provide XX47460/XX9052NT or equivalent “Rigidisers” and special spindles
requiring no piercing of the opposite door face. “”Taylor” type or similar, face fixed, fix dead spindles
are unacceptable, due to vulnerability to forcible damage.
Unless otherwise specified, supply pull handles with bolt through fixings and seating cups,
concealed by push plates on the reverse face, or back-to-back fixings as appropriate. Face fixed
pulls are acceptable only if unavoidable (e.g. if a lock case would obstruct bolts).
Unless otherwise specified, protection plates shall be 3mm thick if aluminium and 2mm thick if
stainless steel or brass, with edges softened, to prevent injury to installers, users, cleaners, etc. Fix
plates with suitable countersunk screws located 5mm from edges, at each corner and equally
spaced, at 240mm maximum centres.
If lever handles are used on escape routes, supply special, unobtrusive, rose surrounds or insert
escutcheons of photo-luminescent material as specified.
Unless otherwise specified, furniture for privacy locks shall incorporate inside thumbturn and coin
operated, outside emergency release. In public areas, emergency releases shall incorporate
red/white outside indicators. In dwelling areas, emergency releases shall not incorporate visual
indicators.

Door Controls
Door closing devices shall be capless controlled closing types, from matching suites, with a full
range of optional functions, including mechanical and electromagnetic stand open and delayed
closing. Uncontrolled devices (e.g. spring hinges) are unacceptable, due to noise of operation and
potential for damage to doors, frames, ironmongery, etc.
Closers for fire rated doors shall be to BSEN1154 Category of Use 4, to close a door from up to 180
degrees. In accordance with the ABHM Code of Practice “Hardware for Timber Fire and Escape
Doors” (Clause 3.3.1), no closer for use on a fire rated door shall be less than Size 3.
All products to have been incorporated in successful fire tests and assessed to BS476 pt 22 (30, 60
and 120 minutes) and BS EN 1634 (30 and 120 minutes).
Closers for healthcare projects shall comply with UK Health Technical Memorandum 59.
In addition to the corrosion test requirements of BSEN1154, which relate to performance only, the
visual requirements for significant surfaces of BSEN1670, Clause 5.7 Class 3 shall apply.
Where specified, supply special function closers. If stand open is specified on non-fire rated doors,
supply suitable special arms. Backcheck and/or delayed closing, where specified, shall be to
BSEN1154.
Capless surface closers shall suit doors of either hand and have visually pleasing, 50mm maximum
projection, plain, rectangular, solid bodies of aluminium, brass or stainless steel (not removable
covers), with visible surfaces, including arms, finished identically to other items on the door and with
no permanent visible markings (except as required by relevant standards).
Capless surface closers, except to service areas accessible only to maintenance staff, shall be
equivalent to the 9151/6 Series, to BSEN1154 Class 4-8-2/4-1-1-3, power adjustable for doors from
300mm to 1250mm wide and 40kg to 80kg mass, or equivalent grade to Table 2 for doors of
greater width/mass. They shall incorporate adjustable, hydraulic backcheck.
Capless surface closers to service areas accessible only to maintenance staff shall be equivalent to
the 9171/6 Series, universal arm (push- or pull-to) type, to BSEN1154 Class 4-8-3-1-1-3, for doors
up to 950mm wide and 60kg mass or equivalent grades to Table 2 for doors of greater width/mass.
Transom mounted overhead concealed closers shall be to BSEN1154 Class 4-8-3-1-1-3, for doors
from 850mm to 1100mm and 80kg mass, or equivalent grades to Table 2 for doors of greater
width/mass.
Door mounted overhead concealed closers shall be equivalent to the 9124 Series, to BSEN1154
Class 4-8-1/3-1-1-2, adjustable for doors from 500mm to 1100mm wide and 40kg to 80kg mass, or
equivalent grades to Table 2 for doors of greater width/mass. Minimum recommended door
thickness of 45mm.
Floor mounted concealed closers shall be visually pleasing, heavy duty, adjustable, hydraulic check
types, with thermo-constant stabilising fluid. All floor springs should be non-handed (i.e. they are
reversible). Single action straps are to be Grade 316 stainless steel, double action straps should be
forged steel, both with full intumescent protection.

All floor springs for double swing doors, including plate glass assemblies, shall have micro-
adjustable toe-in and positive centring, to ensure that leaves can be fully aligned in closed position.
Floor springs for main circulation routes, auditorium and other heavy use locations shall be
equivalent to the Commander Series, to BSEN1154 Class 4-8-2/6-1-1-3, power adjustable for doors
from 300mm to 1400mm wide and 20kg to 120kg mass, or equivalent grade to Table 2 for doors of
greater width/mass. They shall incorporate adjustable, hydraulic backcheck and built-in levelling
device.
Floor springs for medium use locations shall be equivalent to the Cavalier Series, to BSEN1154
Class 4-8-3-1-1-3, fixed power for doors up to 950mm wide and 60kg mass, or equivalent grades to
Table 2 for doors of greater width/mass. They shall incorporate hydraulic backcheck and built-in
levelling device.
Electromagnetic fire-hold closers shall be to BSEN1155 and of the same design, finish and
standards as other closers. Surface type fire-hold closers shall be equivalent to the 9451/6Series,
Class 3-5-4-1-1-3 and floor-mounted concealed type shall be equivalent to the Commander Series,
Class 3-5-4-1-1-3. They shall allow the door to:-
 Hold open electro-magnetically when set and, on receipt of a signal from a

central fire alarm or other device, automatically release and properly close
 Close immediately if physically pushed to, if an integral fire officer test button is
pressed, or if power fails.
Power sources for fire hold closers shall be Class II Safety Isolated Transformers to BS3535. If fire
alarm systems do not incorporate clean contacts, transformers shall incorporate relay control
interfaces.
All door closing devices used on fire or smoke control doors shall incorporate fire retardant fluid.
Automatic door operators shall be approved, high quality devices to BS7036, to suit the door
construction, configuration, location and frequency of use and operate at 230/240vAC 50Hz.
Finishes shall match other hardware on the door and units shall be frame mounted wherever
possible, on the door face least susceptible to weather and/or tampering. Operators for fire rated
doors shall be of suitable types which will not compromise the fire rating, linked to fire alarm systems
to close automatically in case of fire. Operators shall allow adjustment of opening and closing speed,
hold open time, backcheck and power and allow manual override, in case of power failure.
If one leaf of a pair of self-closing doors must close before the other, due to rebated styles, latch
bolts, etc., supply suitable matching selectors to BSEN1158 Class 3-5-*-1-1-3 (where “*” denotes
the appropriate door mass from Table 1), of types which do not obstruct ironmongery or affect fire
ratings. Use sprung-arm, under-frame fixing selectors for outward opening doors and rebate or face
fixing types for inward opening doors.

Bolts
Bolts shall be to BSEN12051 and, unless otherwise stated, of the following minimum classifications:-
1. Flush bolts: Class 3-4-0-1-1-3-3, supplied in packaged kit form comprising top bolt and keep and
bottom bolt and easy clean socket, suitable to secure the inactive leaf of locking pair of doors
2. Barrel, tower and mortice bolts: Class 3-4-0-1-1-3-3
3. Foot, drop, square spring of garage door bolts and padlock bolts: Class 3-4-0-1-1-4-4
Unless otherwise stated:
1. Bottom bolts shall be 150mm minimum long

2. Top bolts to doors up to 2000mm high shall be 150mm long. For taller doors, increase bolt length
by 150mm for each 150mm of additional height, or part thereof. For very tall doors, automatic
flush bolts may be substituted
Bolts generally shall be of a high quality, lever action, flush type, with dovetail returns to resist
forcing and/or frame damage. Mount lever action flush bolts to door edges, wherever practical, for
concealed fixing and to discourage misuse.
Bolts to duct doors may be of a good quality, anodised aluminium, surface type. If doors open
outwards, top bolts shall be necked to allow proper fixing.
Door Stops
Provide suitable stops, where required to protect doors, ironmongery or surfaces, of concealed fixing
types with robust holders matching other ironmongery on the door and rubber inserts, which are
easily replaceable, using simple tools.
Select door stops according to the following order of preference:
a. On individual toilet, WC or shower cubicle doors opening inwards onto walls, use buffer hat
and coat hooks
b. Except within dwelling areas, where possibly use wall bumpers, mounted where door handles
would strike the wall
c. If wall mounted stops are impractical, in areas with solid floors, use floor mounted stops, with
expansion shield fixings
d. If wall and floor mounted stops are impractical, or where timber or carpet flooring is specified,
use skirting mounted stops
e. Where there is no practical alternative, use concealed fixing, stainless steel and aluminium,
overhead limit stays.
Sliding Door Gear
Sliding gear shall be high quality, proprietary units of suitable type and capacity, to BSEN1527.
Flush pulls, sliding door locks, etc. shall be from the same suite as other architectural ironmongery.

Sundries and Cupboard Hardware
Ironmongery to cupboards, fittings, fixtures, etc, shall suit the location and function and match
architectural ironmongery in quality, design and finish.
Flush and drawer pulls shall be approved, suitably sized units from the same range as architectural
ironmongery.
Drawer slides shall be heavy-duty rust proofed enamelled steel, with nylon cages and steel bearings
able to bear the required load at full extension and with positive closing action.
Hat and coat hooks shall be visually pleasing. Where vulnerable to abuse, use heavy-duty hooks
independently certified to withstand 1000N applied load without deformation with the fixings
supplied. In psychiatric or detention facilities, use units, which collapse if improperly used and can
be subsequently reset.
If required, supply suitable, approved, proprietary lockable key filing and security cabinets, suitably
located, to hold one key for each lock in the works plus 25% spare capacity. For each space in the
cabinet, supply four plastic key tags with key inserts and five card "key out" tabs.
Submittals and Approvals
Except where a formal Architect’s Instruction is issued, the approval of any alternative to specified
items shall not limit the Contractor’s duty to supply items which are suitable for the required use and
not inferior to those specified. Any item subsequently found to be inferior, except as specifically
detailed in the list of deviations submitted at tender stage, may be required to be replaced, at no
extra cost, with the item originally specified.
If any Architect’s Instruction involves a reduction in quality or performance from that of any
proprietary item(s) specified and/or this specification, the Contract Sum shall be adjusted
accordingly.
If proposing alternatives to specified items, make a Tender Stage Submittal, comprising:
1. Comparisons of each proposed alternative item with the specified item, listing all changes in
design, materials, quality and/or performance
2. Details of the supplier and the qualifications and experience of local staff
3. Catalogues, full technical literature and other data, detailing each alternative item proposed
4. A sample of each alternative item proposed
5. Independent test data showing compliance of each alternative item with specified mechanical
and other performance standards, including requirements for visual appearance of metallic
finishes after corrosion testing
6. Independent test and/or assessment data to EN1634 for any alternative component for use on
any fire rated, smoke control, acoustic or other special performance door assembly, which might
affect its performance
If no Tender Stage Submittal is made, the tender will be assumed to allow for the specified
proprietary items.

After commencement of the Works but prior to ordering, make a further submittal, comprising:
1. Computer generated, door-by-door 'set type' ironmongery schedules, each set fully detailed and
listing each door to which it applies, cross-referenced to an index listing each door and its
proposed set type and total quantities
2. Individual independent fire test/assessment certificates to BSEN1634 specific to each fire rated
door assembly proposed for the Works, confirming compliance with required ratings.
3. Any further information required by the Architect/Engineer and other certificates required herein
4. Representative sample boards, showing ironmongery and finishes for typical doors, including
hinges, an operational lock or locks with door furniture fitted, a pull handle and proposed door
closers
5. Any additional samples which the Architect/Engineer may reasonably require
The Architect/ Engineer may retain approved samples for checking against items supplied but,
where appropriate, these may subsequently be used in the Works, or set against requirements for
spares.
No approval will limit the obligation to supply ironmongery of the specified standard and suitable for
the required use. Any item not complying, except as detailed in the list off deviations submitted at
tender stage, may be required to be replaced, at no extra cost, with items which do comply.
After approval of schedules, promptly make changes required or approved by the Architect/Engineer
and submit updated copies for approval.
Delivery, Installation and Work Incidental to Ironmongery
The Contractor shall:
1. Before ordering, check that adjacent constructions are suitable to receive the specified hardware
and obtain the Architect/Engineer’s approval to any changes required. In particular:-
 Where floor mounted concealed closers are specified, ensure that floors are level through
the area to receive the floor box and not obstructed by drainage channels and the like
 Where wall mounted stops are specified, ensure that wall constructions are suitable. In
particular, ensure that metal or timber stud constructions incorporate studs at the point where
the door handle will strike
 Where floor mounted stops are specified, ensure that floors are level and that no leaf will
pass above the stop
 Ensure that the required opening arc of each leaf will not be obstructed by ramps or other
obstructions.
2. Issue to the ironmonger such drawings, site dimensions and templates as he/she reasonably
requires for proper preparation, including details of items with which they must interface, in good
time for manufacture and dispatch
3. Provide suitable, secure, clean, dry, weatherproof stores and receive, check, store and protect
items delivered
4. Provide suitable, labelled shelves for, and neatly sort and stack ironmongery and other items
supplied loose

5. Supply ironmongery templates to door leaf makers and hold them responsible for:
 Factory preparing doors for ironmongery, to ensure correct operation and validity of fire
ratings
 Ensuring that their sections, details and reinforcements are suitable for proposed
ironmongery
 Advising the ironmongery supplier of door sizes, weights, thickness and types of fixing
devices required and exact sizes of kick and protection plates
6. Co-ordinate other trades including forming holes, mortices, chases etc, reinforcing and preparing
hollow constructions, providing wiring, conduits, accessories, etc. for electrical items and
protective and decorative painting
The installer shall:-

1. Before commencing installation, check that doors, frames and the like are true and plumb
and require the door installer, in writing, to correct any deviation from specified requirements
2. Fix door assemblies, including ironmongery, according to the most recent approved
schedules, with the proper tools, to supplier recommendations, including drilling lead holes
etc., providing suitable fixings, protecting and making good finishes.
3. When cylinders are master keyed, ensure that each cylinder is installed to the door for which
it is provided
4. Not make any alterations to components of door assemblies which might affect fire, smoke
or acoustic control ratings. Any component so altered shall be replaced, free of charge.
5. Not fix permanent ironmongery until heavy work, background finishes and decorations in the
area are complete, the area is properly enclosed and secured and environmental conditions
maintained at appropriate levels. Install temporary construction levers if a lock must be fitted
before completion of such work, finishes and/or decorations
6. Check mechanical items for correct operation, both before and after installation
7. Form mortices and holes for lock cases, furniture and the like using proper routers, jigs and
templates, removing a minimum of material and avoiding compromise to fire, acoustic,
security and other performance requirements
8. Wherever practicable, either leave in place inner wrappings, or re-wrap items after
installation, for protection until the area is handed over, ensuring that no masking tape or the
like comes into contact with finished surfaces
9. Remove ironmongery before executing any subsequent background finishing or repair

process
10. Check items of ironmongery for correct operation, both before and after installation
11. Ensure that the body of each surface overhead closer is mounted on the door face where it
is least visible. If in doubt, obtain the Architect/Engineer’s clarification.

Maintenance and Spares
Maintain door assemblies, including ironmongery, to supplier recommendations, protect from

damage, adjust, clean and lubricate on completion and replace damaged items or fixings. Do not
apply masking tape to finished surfaces.
Do not use harsh brushes, abrasives or chemicals on finished surfaces but maintain as follows:
 Timber finishes: Wipe with mild detergent and dry, using soft cloths.
 Anodised Aluminium: Wipe with medium strength detergent, on soft cloths.
 Stainless Steel: Wipe with medium strength detergent or white spirit, on soft cloths. Do
not use chlorine-based cleaners, or treat nearby finishes with acids or other chemicals, as
tarnishing may result.
 Bronze or Brass finishes: Wipe with medium strength detergent, on soft cloths. Do not use
metal polish or abrasives, which may damage protective coatings.
 Powder Coated or Sprayed finishes: Wipe with medium strength detergent and dry, using
soft cloths. Do not use solvent based or abrasive cleaning agents. Wax polish sprayed
finishes for maximum protection.
 Plastics: Clean with suitable, proprietary cleaners, using soft cloths.
 Precious metals: Clean with warm water, dry and polish with soft cloths.
Deliver to Architect/Engineer on practical completion:
1. Such spare parts, if any, as may be specified. Spares drawn down by the contractor for use
in the maintenance period shall be replaced in full prior to the issue of the Maintenance
Certificate
2. Two sets of fixing and operating tools.
3. Two sets of bound operation manuals with clearly labelled sections containing
 The signed form of warranty, as specified
 Final, as installed, door, ironmongery and/or master key schedules
 Copies of all relevant test certificates, as specified under “Submittals and Approvals”
 General catalogues and brochures
 Performance and construction specifications and fixing, operation, adjustment and
maintenance instructions for mechanical and electronic items
4. Such other information as is reasonably required.

Warranties
Due to the importance of door assemblies to the security and proper operation of the building and to
the safety of occupants, suppliers of components of door assemblies shall be required to provide
warranties for the following periods:
 Maintenance free concealed bearing hinges 25 years

 Other items of ironmongery a minimum of 10 years
Such warranties shall refer specifically to the project, state the required guarantee period(s) and
confirm that “Having examined the floor plans, schedules and specifications, we hereby warrant that
the goods supplied by us are suitable for use in and, except as we may have expressly stated in
writing comply with the specifications of the Works. We agree to repair or replace, free of charge,
items which are or become defective due to faulty materials or workmanship, or to their being
unsuitable for intended building uses and/or prevailing external or internal environmental conditions,
provided only that:
1. Relevant building uses and/or environmental conditions are either clear from the drawings
and specifications, or have been drawn to our attention in writing, prior to manufacture or
supply
2. Our liability shall exclude such wear and tear of finishes as might reasonably be anticipated
in relation to the drawings and details supplied to us and the materials and finishes selected
3. Installation and maintenance are executed in accordance with our recommendations and the
specifications.”
Please see attached draft warranty.

Particular Specification
The following is a brief summary of the particular requirements for ironmongery for use in the
Works:
NOTE: Amend and/or add/remove sections, as required
Section 1 – Front of House
Ironmongery finish: ………………………………………………………..
Fixed (pull) handles: ………………………………………………………..
Operating handles: ………………………………………………………..
Roses/Back Plates: ………………………………………………………..
Lock suite: ………………………………………………………..
Cylinder type: ………………………………………………………..
Closers: Concealed/Surface as specified. (Delete as appropriate)
Section 2 – Back of House
Ironmongery finish: ………………………………………………………..
Operating handles: ………………………………………………………..
Roses/Back Plates: ………………………………………………………..
Pull handles: ………………………………………………………..
Lock suite: ………………………………………………………..
Cylinder type: ………………………………………………………..
Closers: Surface as specified.
Spare parts
Provide spare parts comprising 5% of the total quantity of each item supplied for the Works, subject
to a minimum of one piece of any item.

Draft Supplier's Warranty
Project Name:
To: (the Employer)
We, …………………………………………, having examined the floor plans, schedules and

specifications, hereby warrant that the ironmongery set out in the attached schedule
dated……………………200…, and supplied by us to the project is suitable for use and, except as
we may have expressly stated in writing complies with the specifications of the Works.
We agree to repair or replace, free of charge, items which are or become defective due to faulty
materials or workmanship, or to their being unsuitable for intended building use and/or prevailing
external or internal environmental conditions, provided only that:
1. Relevant building use and/or environmental conditions are either clear from the drawings and
specifications, or have been drawn to our attention in writing, prior to manufacture or supply
2. Our liability shall exclude such wear and tear of finishes as might reasonably be anticipated
in relation to the drawings and details supplied to us and the materials and finishes selected
3. Installation and maintenance are executed in accordance with our recommendations and the
specifications
Signed on behalf of: (the Supplier)
Date:

SECTION “H-4”
GLAZING
01. MATERIALS
Glass shall be of the best imported quality to BS 952 and free from all defects. All glass to be
delivered in proper container with maker's name, type of glass and thickness or weight of
glass attached to the outside of the containers.
a. PLATE GLASS
Shall be minimum 6mm thick solar control, polished plate or float glass. The product shall be
completely transparent, the two surfaces of the glass being flat, parallel and fine polished. It
shall give undistorted vision and reflection with a natural unspoiled surface having a brilliant
lustrous finish. Float glass shall be either clear or tinted or obscured as specified. The Degree
of obscuration and light diffusion shall be as directed by the Engineer. Obscuration shall be
achieved either by sand blasting or acid etching.
It shall be fixed on all external glazing areas and shall be of "Bronze tint" type, unless
otherwise specified or shown on the drawings.
All plate or float glass shall be supplied by one manufacturer and from one type and colour
for use throughout the Works.
For large pane areas the minimum glass thickness of 6mm may not be adequate and a
higher size is to be selected. The recommendations of BS 6262, or those of the
manufacturer, have to be consulted to determine the glass panel thickness.
b. SHEET GLASS
Shall be selected glazing (S.Q. quality) complying to BS 952 - Part 1. As sheet glass shows a
certain Degree of distortion of vision and reflection always, sheet glass will be used only
where specifically shown on the Drawings or as directed by the Engineer.
c. TRANSLUCENT GLASS
Shall be figured rolled glass complying with BS 952 - Part 1. It shall be 6mm thick with one
surface flat and the other with a texture or pattern, to be selected by the Engineer. It shall be
tinted wherever specified. (Blue, green or amber).
d. WIRED GLASS
Shall be Georgian wired glass, not less than 6mm thick and complying with BS 952 - Part I. It
shall be used where shown on the Drawings or as directed by the Engineer. It shall be
transparent polished glass or translucent cast glass as directed / specified.

e. MIRROR GLASS
Mirror glass shall be silvering Quality polished plate glass silvered on one side, copper-
backed, varnished and painted complying with BS 952 - Part 1. Edges of mirrors shall be
bevelled. Mirrors shall be supplied from an approved manufacturer.
f. DOUBLE GLAZING
Shall conform to BS 5713 and be factory made from two panes of glass separated by, a
spacer and a cell of dehydrated air hermetically sealed in between. Unit shall be built up
using one or more of the above types of glass with pane thickness as indicated. Adequate
rebates shall be provided so that these units shall be properly glazed into position and a
water tight seal obtained. Where obscuration is necessary, the units shall be made up with
approved patterned glass with smooth face outside for easy cleaning.
g. FIRE RESISTANT GLAZING
The fire performance of glazing shall conform to BS 6512 - Part 3. 6mm wired glass as
previously described can be used where fire resistant glazing is required. Half- hour fire
resistance can be obtained by using wired glass, in panes not exceeding 1. 1 M2 into metal
frames having a melting point not lower than 900o C or in panes not exceeding 0.4 m2 into
timber frames of suitably large section. One hour fire resistance can be obtained, again in
panes not exceeding 1.1m2 glazed into metal panes having a melting point not lower than
980o C or into concrete surrounds.
h. LAMINATED GLASS
Shall conform to BS 6206 and shall consist of two layers of float glass with a polyvinyl butyral
interlayer.
j. TOUGHENED GLASS
Shall conform to BS 5544 and shall be brought to site in predetermined sizes.

02. WORKMANSHIP
a. GENERAL
Prior to proceeding with any work, the Contractor must take all necessary measurements on
site to verify and supplement dimensions and conditions shown on the Drawings and the
Schedule of finishes.
All accessories and other items essential for the proper execution of the glazing work, though
not specifically shown on the Drawings or specified, shall also be provided under this chapter.
In general, glazing shall be carried out in accordance with BS 6262. All toilets shall be glazed
with translucent patterned glass, unless otherwise stated.
Glazing shall have sufficient edge clearance to take care of thermal stresses.
Glass that is damaged should not be glazed. Any labels shall be, removed from the glass
immediately after glazing and the traditional white patch or other marking shall not be applied.
All glass shall be stored on edge in a clean, dry, ventilated space out of direct sun shine.
The thickness of glass depends on the pane sizes and shall be sufficient to withstand wind
speeds up to 60 M/Sec. The edge clearance shall be 3mm all round up to unit thickness of
18mm and pane dimensions being not more than 1500mm; otherwise, the clearance shall be
5mm all round.
The frame profile shall be such that the edge cover for glazing is adequate to retain the unit in
position under the design wind loading.
The sum of edge clearance and edge cover shall be as follows generally.
(i) Not less than 13mm for units with major dimensions upto 1000mm.
(ii) Not less than 15mm for units with areas upto 3 m2.
(iii) Not less than 17mm for units with areas upto 5 m2.
The width of rebate in the frame profile shall be sufficient to accommodate the glazing unit,
the front and back compound and the glazing bead.
b. GLAZING TO ALUMINIUM
Glazing to aluminium shall be by using preformed strips or gaskets made of rubber or

neoprene. The gasket shall be chamfered to prevent water lodgement.

03. FIXING OF MIRRORS
Mirrors shall be fixed to walls with rubber sleeves and chromium plated dome-headed screws
driven in raw plugs set into walls.
An adequate air gap shall be left between back of mirror and wall.
04. REPLACING AND CLEANING
The Contractor shall replace all cracked or broken glass and mirrors and shall clean mirrors
and both sides of glazing on completion of the works and prior to handing over.

SECTION “H-5”
DOOR AND WINDOWS - SUBMITTALS
01. STEEL DOOR FRAMES
Sample of Door Frames
The Contractor shall provide for the Engineers approval one sample, 200mm long, of each
separate profile that is to be used in the work.
In the case of frames being provided in knock down form he shall provide a sample corner
showing method of site assembly.
Sample Installation
The Contractor shall erect a portion of concrete block wall and/or a portion of wall board
partition, each with an opening into which he shall install a door frame to demonstrate to the
Engineer's satisfaction the method of fixing.
Drawings
Fully detailed shop drawings shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval before
fabrication commences.
Ironmongery
The Contractor shall supply to the manufacturer of the door frames samples of all item of
ironmongery as specified which will be fixed to the frame to ensure that proper provision is
made for their fixing, and all details are to be given to the manufacturer as to which items
apply to which frames. Particular attention shall be paid where door closers are specified in
order that provision for fixing is adequate to withstand stresses set up by the operation of the
closer.
The samples and information are to be given to the manufacturer before production is
commenced.
02. TIMBER DOORS
Submittals
Sample Doors
Prior to general manufacture the Contractor shall provide for the approval of the Engineer
one of each of the following doors.
(a) One 30/30 fire resisting single door painted finish, and one door as above but melamine
laminate faced on both sides with one of the selected melamine if applicable.

(b) The doors shall incorporate a vision panel with glazing beads or channel appropriate to
the half hour rating, and shall have intumescent strips as specified.
(c) One 60/60 fire resisting single door with vision panel and intumescent strips appropriate
to the one hour rating, painted finish, and one door as above but melamine laminate
faced both sides if applicable.
(d) One 30/30 fire resisting single door, wood veneered on both faces with approved
selected veneer, with glazed panels as drawing, complete with glazing, beads
appropriate to half hour rating and intumescent strips as specified.
If the Contractor wishes to supply doors and frames from the same manufacturer produced
as a door set the complete door sets shall be offered as samples in lieu of the doors along as
specified above.
In addition to the above the Contractor shall supply one construction sample of each type of
fire door as specified and one of each type of door not classified as a fire door. These
samples are to be of a minimum size of 900 x 600 mm with the face ply or hard board on one
side cut away so as to show the internal construction of the door.
When the samples have been approved they shall be so marked and retained on site for
reference.
SAMPLE VENEERS
Sample panels of veneers, 800x900mm shall be provided for the approval of the Engineer,
showing the range of colour and grain variation. Half of the surface of each panel shall be
finished as specified. When approved, the samples shall be so marked and retained on site
for comparison and any veneers outside the limits of the samples will be rejected.
SAMPLE MELAMINE LAMINATE
The Contractor shall supply, samples of the melamine laminates as may be required by the
Engineer, which shall in the first instance comprise a number of samples, approximately 150
x 150mm for selection purposes, followed by larger samples, approximately 600 x 600 mm, of
selected patterns and colours
IRONMONGERY SAMPLES
Samples of all approved ironmongery associated with timber doors shall be supplied by the
Contractor to the door manufacturer before manufacture is commenced to ensure that proper
provision is made for their incorporation, and full details are to be given as to which items
apply to which door.
Particular attention is to be paid where door closers are specified in order that the provision
for fixing is adequate to withstand stresses set up by operation of the closer.

FIRE CERTIFICATION
The Contractor shall provide test certificates in respect of the general construction of the fire
doors as proof that the construction can meet the required fire resistance.
FIRE TEST
The Contractor shall arrange and pay all costs for testing by an independent testing station of
the one of each type of fire door in accordance with BS 476, part 8, or other equal test. The
doors shall be assembled in door frames as specified and fitted with mortice lock sets.
Should the doors not meet the required performance, the Contractor shall modify the doors
and assemblies as necessary and retest further samples at no cost to the contract, until the
required performance is obtained.
The Contractor may submit test data already available provided that such data relates to a
door assembly in all respects equivalent to the door assembly which shall be used in this
Contract.
DOOR DATA
The Contractor shall supply the Engineer with copies of the manufacturer's door data.
INTUMESCENT STRIP DATA
The Contractor shall supply for the Engineer's approval samples and data of the types of
intumescent strip which he intends to use.
03. ALUMINIUM DOORS AND WINDOWS
DESIGN DRAWINGS
Design drawings prepared by the Engineer shall form the basis of the manufacturer's design
of the windows in so far as they show the basis design requirements including size,
configuration, type of opening, and other functional and architectural requirements.
The Contractor shall submit for approval the manufacturer's preliminary design drawings to
indicate that the Engineer's design parameters have been met. These drawings shall include
full scale details of the extensions or pressings that the manufacture intends to use, typical
details of fixings, and details of scaling and glazing.
SHOP DRAWINGS
Upon approval of the manufacturer's design drawings fully, detailed shop drawings shall be
submitted to the Engineer for approval before fabrication commences.

The drawings shall show elevations of all units, full-size sections of members, methods of
installation and anchorage, locations of operating and other ironmongery, method and
material of weather stripping, details of relationship with adjacent work, glazing methods,
glass thickness, sealants, and provision of thermal movement. Adequate time in accordance
with a programme to be agreed by the Engineer shall be allowed between submission of
drawings and commencement of manufacture, to take account of comments made and
modification called for by the Engineer.
Approval of the shop drawings by the Engineer will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility
for fulfilling all the requirements of the design drawings and the Specification.
Sample Windows
The Contractor shall supply for the Engineer's approval one complete sample window of each
separate window type, as will be determined by the Engineer. Each sample shall be
completed with all its specified ironmongery and weather stripping, and shall be glazed with
the specified glass. Sample windows shall be finished in accordance with the Specification.
When the samples have been approved they shall be so marked and retained on site for
reference.
Testing
At the Engineer's discretion a sample of any type of window he may require shall be
submitted to an approved testing authority for tests to determine compliance with the
performance requirements specified in 'H-2' above. Should the window not meet these
requirements the design shall be modified and further samples re-tested until they are met.
Testing and any necessary re-testing shall be at no cost to the Contract. Samples which have
satisfactorily passed tests shall be labelled accordingly.
Capillarity Data
The Contractor shall provide details of the methods by which capillarity will be controlled so
that the specific performance of the lights and doors is unaffected by, this phenomenon.
Maintenance - Free Period
The Contractor shall state the periods if maintenance-free life of all assemblies. Within the
period of maintenance free life, the assembly shall perform at or above the levels specified
elsewhere.
The Contractor shall give a recommended method of maintenance, after the expiration of the
maintenance free life, the assembly shall perform at or above the levels specified elsewhere.
The Contractor shall give a recommended method of maintenance after the expiration of the
maintenance free life, in order to ensure that the components shall serve throughout the
expected life of the building without loss of performance or appearance.

WINDOW DATA
The contractor shall supply other Engineer with copies of all relevant manufacturer’s data
relating to the window.
04. IRONMONGERY
Samples
The contractor shall supply a sample (or boards) of all listed ironmongery, including locks
fitted into door thickness panels for the approval of the Engineer before placing an order for
the materials as a whole.
Manufacturer’s Data
Copies of all manufacturer’s published data fixing instructions, etc. shall be lodged with the
Engineer.
Mastering Schedule
A full mastering schedule shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval.
SAMPLE FOR DOOR AND FRAME MANUFACTURERS.
The contractor shall supply samples of approved ironmongery to door, door frame and
window manufacturer’s as specified elsewhere.
05. GLAZING
Samples of Glass
Samples of 300mm square of each type of glass specified shall be submitted for approval of
colour, texture and pattern only. Compliance with other requirements is the exclusive
responsibility of the contractor.
SAMPLES OF GLAZING MATERIALS
Samples of 300mm long of type glazing gasket or sealant shall be shall be submitted for
approval.
Manufacturer’s Data
The contractor shall submit manufacturer’s specifications, data and installation instructions,
including certified test results where available, for all glass and glazing materials.
Thermal Safety
The safety of sealed double glazing units shall be tested by the manufacturer, and the results
of the test shall be submitted to the Engineer.

SECTION "J-1"
FLOOR FINISHES
This section covers general floor finishes. Special floor finishes are covered in subsequent sections.
01. MATERIALS
a. CEMENT
Cement shall ordinary or rapid hardening Portland Cement complying with BS12.
b. SAND
Sand shall comply with the requirement of BS 1199 & BS 1200.
Sand or crushed rock shall be clean, moderately sharp (not too fine), free from clay, organic
and soluble matter and chemically and structurally stable.
c. ADMIXTURES
Pigments shall comply with BS 1014. Lime shall comply with the requirement of BS 890 and
shall be properly hydrated. Plasticity Admixtures and the like shall be used only after
obtaining prior approval.
d. WATER
Water shall be fresh, clean, drinkable and complying with the requirement of BS 3148.
e. SEALANTS
Sealant shall conform to the recommendations of BS 6213.
f. REINFORCEMENT
Where required for flooring or screed, reinforcement shall be expanded metal complying with
BS 405 or wire netting complying with BS 1485.
g. ADHESIVES
Adhesive shall comply with BS 5980.
h. PRECAST CEMENT TILES
Precast cement tiles shall be manufactured with a mix of coloured cement and hard wearing
aggregate (1:2) for the topping having a minimum thickness of 8 mm set on a normal
concrete backing of cement and fine aggregate mix (1:4). Sizes and overall thickness shall be
as shown on the drawings. The tiles shall conform to BS 1197.
Civil and Building Works Specifications J-1/1

Tiles shall be cast in metal moulds under pressure and shall be cured by total immersion in a
tank of water after the initial set has taken place, for at least twenty- four hours.
j. TERRAZZO/MARBLE TILES AND SKIRTING
Precast terrazzo/marble and skirting shall have the sizes and overall thicknesses as shown
on the drawings and shall consist of:
(i) 8 mm thick facing composed by volume of: -
- 2 parts marble of the required colour and sizes.

- 1/2 part marble powder.
- 2 parts of white or coloured cement.
(ii) Concrete backing having a thickness equal to the overall thickness of the tile less 8mm,
the thickness of facing and be composed of: -
- 1 part of ordinary cement.
- 3 parts of fine aggregate.
Precast terrazzo/marble work shall be cast in metal moulds under pressure and shall be
cured by total immersion in a tank of water after the initial set has taken place, for at least
twenty-four hours. Terrazzo/marble tiles shall conform to BS 4131 & precast slabs shall
conform to BS 4357.
After curing and before distribution to Site, precast terrazzo/marble work shall be ground with
No. 80 Carborundum stone to produce a flat smooth surface. It shall then be filled with a
grout of neat cement of the same colour as the facing. The grout shall be worked into the
surface with a wooden scraper to fill all voids and the surface shall he wiped with a dry cloth
to remove surplus grout. Twenty-four hours after the grout has been applied, the work shall
be polished using a No. 140 Carborundum Stone and water.
The tiles supplied to site shall be of even thickness, exact shape and with sharp arises.
Precast terrazzo/marble tiles for steps, staircases, etc. shall be of adequate thickness to the
full width of the steps. The length shall be, as approved by the Engineer. These tiles shall
conform to the profile indicated in the drawings and shall incorporate anti-skid grooves/strips
as directed. Adequate reinforcement shall be provided to avoid surface cracks, etc.
Precast terrazzo/marble tiles shall have large marble chips with 20 mm thick facing and
20mm thick backing manufactured as above. "Skirting" tiles shall be of approved length,
height and profile.
k. CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AND SKIRTING

Ceramic tiles and skirting shall be first quality, fully vitrified with keyed back. Samples shall be
submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to ordering. Thickness, profile and size shall be
as specified/directed. Skirting ties shall be, covered type. Special tiles shall conform to the
profiles indicated in the drawings. Tiles shall conform to BS 6431.

l. ROLLED PVC FLOORING AND SKIRTING
The material shall be unbacked flexible PVC flooring in rolled form and shall comply with BS
3261 and be of 2 mm thickness unless otherwise specified. PVC rolled form flooring and
skirting shall be of the colour, dimensions and sizes shown on the Drawings or as directed by
the Engineer. Samples shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to ordering.
Jointless flooring shall be carried out with sheets of approved width and length. Skirting
coved up to a height of 100 mm seamless from the floor and rounded top edge. Anti-static
flooring shall have an electrical resistance within the limits specified (5x10000 Ohms
maximum). PVC flooring shall have a high Degree of resistance to acids, alkalis and solvents
and the rating for surface spread of flame shall not be less than Class 2 (BS 476 - Part 7).
m. CARPETING/CARPET TILES (Not used)
Carpet shall be of the type, colour, pattern and design as approved by the Engineer. All
accessories like edge trims, tackless strips and binder bars shall be as approved.
n. GRANOLITHIC FLOORING (Not used)
Concrete for granolithic topping shall be composed of 2 parts of Portland cement to five pans
of granite chippings graded from 6.4 mm down with not more than 20% fine material passing
BS sieve No. 200. The water cement ratio shall not exceed 0.45 and shall be kept as low as
possible compatible with workability.
Wherever specified, approved additives for making the surface dust free and hard wearing
shall be added as per manufacturer's instructions.
p. LIQUID LINOLEUM FLOORING WITH SKIRTING (Not used)
Liquid applied floor covering linoleum is a composite material from vegetable oil, linseed oil,
wood and cork powder, limestone cork and other natural pigments. The floor covering shall
be tough, seamless and flexible with perfect resistance to constant use upon curing.
The linoleum floor covering shall also be resistant to a wide range of chemicals, acids, ley,
resins, solvents and foodstuff.
The skirting shall be coved up to 100mm and to be capped with PVC of approved colour.
02. WORKMANSHIP
a. SCREED AND BEDS
The workmanship shall conform to BS 8000 - Part 9, Cement, aggregates and water shall
conform to requirements detailed elsewhere in the Specification. Mortar for screed shall be
1:3 (for screeds up to 40 mm thickness) or 1: 1.5:3 (for screeds beyond 40 mm thickness).
Screeds up to 40 mm thickness shall be bonded to the base by an approved PYA based
adhesive. The mortar shall be machine mixed.

The concrete under screed shall be thoroughly cleaned off laitance, all loose spots and traces
of dust removed and a coat of cement grout of cream like consistency applied immediately
before laying the screed. Screeds shall be laid to levels and/or falls as indicated and in
alternate bays not exceeding 11 m2. Stop ends shall be vertical and positioned to coincide
with the construction/expansion joints in the base concrete. Screed/bed shall be fully
compacted by approved means and finished even and smooth. Wood or steel float shall be
used for finishing as directed.
All tools, implements, vessels and surfaces shall at all times be kept scrupulously clean and
strict precautions shall be taken to prevent the screed or other materials from being
contaminated by pieces or partially set material which would tend to retard or accelerate the
setting time.
Screed should be prevented from rapid drying with damp sand or sack and cured later for not
less than 7 days.
b. TERRAZZO/MARBLE FLOORING AND CEMENT TILE FLOORING
The workmanship shall conform to BS 5385 - Part 5 and BS 800 Part 11.1. Floor tiles shall be
fixed over cement mortar screed on a floating coat of neat cement (4.4 kg./sq.m). The screed
can be laid either directly on a prepared concrete subfloor/floor or on lean mortar bed,
‘incorporated’ to accommodate the service lines - as directed by the Engineer. Tiles to be
laid strictly as per the approved shop drawings to be submitted by the Contractor.
Lean mortar beds shall be well watered and compacted to receive bedding or paving. Beds
shall be of the thickness necessary to make up the finished floor level. The thickness of
cement mortar bed shall be 20 mm unless otherwise approved.
Cut tiles shall be the minimum required and shall be machine cut and the cut edges rubbed
smooth. Cut tiles shall be located next to skirting/wall. Tiles shall be properly set out after
getting prior approval from the Engineer.
All paving shall be grouted up on completion, care being taken to fill all Joints completely.
The grout shall consist of neat cement of a colour to match tiling. Any, surplus grout shall be,
cleaned off the face of the tiling and surrounding surfaces immediately and all tiling shall be
carefully cleaned. Treatment to payers is part of method of laying.
Joints shall be 1 mm - 2 mm wide. The workmanship shall conform to CP 202 and 204. 6
mm thick Brass Dividing strips shall be provided at least at every nine (9) square meter of
floor area. Movement joints and perimeter joints shall be provided as per codal provisions
and as directed. All exposed joints shall be filled with sealant.
All terrazzo/marble surfaces shall be polished on completion. Large areas shall be wet
polished by means of approved machines with "120 and/or 140" Carborandum wheel. Finally
the surface shall be cleaned with oxalic acid and polished using wax of approved tint to the
entire satisfaction of the Engineer.
Any surface too small for convenient machine polishing may be polished by hand using a No.
140 Carborandum stone and water; care must be taken during any polishing operation not to
damage angles or arises.

Treads and risers to stairs shall be laid or bedded on a screed of cement and sand (1:4) mix
cm. thick. Unless otherwise shown, treads shall be provided with a strip of Carborandum to
prevent slipping. Each riser and tread shall be fixed at nosing with two bronze tongues 15cm
long 3cm large and 5mm thick set in grooves. Terrazzo/marble skirting tiles shall be fixed on
mortar backing. Contractor to submit detailed method statement for grinding and polishing of
terrazzo works.
c. P.V.C. FLOORING
The workmanship shall conform to BS 8203. Sub-floor shall be either cement and sand
screed (1:3) steel-trowelled to a smooth and even finish free from all scar, marks, grooves
and depressions, or Precast concrete or terrazzo tile as specified. This shall be levelled by
application of 2mm self-levelling epoxy or similar compounds prior to installation of the PVC
rolled flooring.
Laying vinyl flooring shall be in accordance with building research station digest No.54
second series; and British Standard Code of Practice CP 203. Both the type of adhesive and
the -method of fixing shall be those recommended by the manufacturer's printed instructions.
In the case of sheet flooring, once the material is cut to size, it should be adhered
immediately to the sub-floor and rolled with a 68 kg articulated roller. Where an impervious
floor is required, the sheeting shall thermo-welded.
Rolled PVC floor covering shall be laid so as to keep cutting to minimum and cutting or joints
shall not be along the coved skirting.
The newly laid rolled PVC floor should not be washed for at least 14 days. After this, floor
covering should be cleaned and polished with Approved cleaning and polishing materials
recommended by the manufacturer.
d. GRANOLITHIC CONCRETE FLOORING/TOPPING (Not used)
The flooring shall be laid in panels of shapes and sizes as directed by the Engineer. Adjacent
panels shall be divided by approved PVC/Aluminium floor divider strips. Under the flooring,
the base concrete shall be, prepared as detailed elsewhere.
The granolithic topping may be laid either on fresh concrete base or matured concrete base.
On matured concrete the topping shall be laid to a minimum thickness of 40mm and in
alternate bays or strips of area not larger than 1 5 m2. On fresh base concrete, the topping
shall be at least 20mm thick and can be laid in bays not larger than 30 m2 area. The topping
shall be laid within 3 hours of laying of base concrete. In the case of topping laid on matured
concrete the underlay shall be allowed to dry and thoroughly brushed with wire brush before
the topping is laid. The topping shall be finished smooth with steel trowel and cleaned with
linen cloth.
Skilled operatives shall be employed in order that successive trowellings are applied at the
appropriate times. Good trowelling is of first importance, its purpose being to close up the
finish after the excess water has bled to the surface and dried. Excess laitance shall be
removed before the final trowelling. Curing shall be done with plastic membrane/hessian for
at least 7 days. Granolithic topping shall conform to BS 8000 Part-9 and BR Digest No. 47.

Wherever specified surface of granolithic concrete shall be reinforced with a metal fabric
composed of straight 12 gauge steel strips laid on edge in parallel grill formation.
Wherever specified, approved additives for making the surface dust-free and hard wearing
shall be added as per manufacturer's instructions.
Wherever specified the surfaces shall be given a deeply scratched surface as per approved
sample by a steel "broom" or other tool while the concrete is still green.
Movement joints/perimeter joints shall be provided based on codal provisions and as

directed. All exposed joints shall be filled with approved mastic.
e. CERAMIC FLOOR TILING
The workmanship shall conform to BS 5385 - Part 1 to 4 (as applicable) & BS 8000 - Part
11.1. New concrete floors should be allowed to mature for at least 4 weeks before fixing,
commence. Dry sand and cement shall be thoroughly mixed in the proportions 1 part of
cement to 31/2 to 4 parts of concreting sand, by volume, preferably in a mechanical mixer
and sufficient water added to obtain a mix with a water/cement ratio of about 0.55.
Before the mix is laid on the clean floor, which may be slightly dampened if it is very porous,
the finished floor level should be established by means of 'dots'. The semi-dry mix now be
spread on the base at a thickness slightly greater than required and tamped to obtain a well-
compacted bed. Thorough compaction is an essential feature. The surface then be drawn off
to the required level by means of a draw float. Only sufficient bedding be mixed and laid as
can be covered by slurry and tiles in the course of the working period in a continuous
operation. Any bedding which has been spread and stiffens before the slurry and tiles are
applied must be removed and discarded. The minimum thickness of bedding is 40mm.
Should a bedding thickness greater than 70mm be, required then it is advisable to
incorporate an aggregate (10mm or less) with the cement and sand in the proportions of 1
part cement, 1½ parts dry sand and, 3 parts dry, coarse aggregate, by weight, and lay the
bedding in two applications of approximately equal thickness. The lower layer should be
roughly compacted but not allowed to stiffen before the final layer is placed on top.
A slurry of 1 part cement and 1 part sand, by volume, or neat cement mixed with sufficient
water to make it slightly fluid be poured over the surface of the semi-dry mix bedding and
spread with a flat trowel until it is approximately 2mm thick. Dry tiles should not be laid on the
slurry and beaten firmly into position. Dry tiles should now be laid into slurry and beaten firmly
into position. Dry tiles are preferable but if they are porous, it is advisable to dip them in clean
water and drain off surface water before placing them in position on the slurry mix. When a
beating machine is used this should be put into operation within half an hour from the time
the tiles are laid.
The tiles shall be correctly positioned at the time they are placed and laid with Joints of about
3mm. It is preferable that no traffic shall be allowed on the floor for at least 4 days after
completion, after which time it may be used by light traffic only; heavy traffic can be permitted
14 days after completion.
The tiles shall be fixed with a view to keep cut tiles to the minimum. The locations and
dimensions of cut tiles shall be detailed and furnished to the Engineer for concurrence prior to
commencement of work.

Grouting shall be carried out within 4 hours of the completion of the laying of the tiles so that
the grouting will attach itself firmly to the bedding and become part of it, thereby giving extra
security to the whole system. Thorough cleaning of surplus grout from the faces of the tiles
after the grouting operation is essential. Saw dust shall never be used for this purpose.
Grouting material shall be acid resistant type to Engineer's approval.
Movement joints shall be provided as per codal provisions and as directed. All exposed Joints
shall be filled with approved sealant.
f. CARPETING (Not used)
The installation shall conform to BS 5325. Carpet tiles shall be laid loose on a smooth, dry
and vacuum cleaned surface. Adhesive may be used to fix carpet tiles only when
recommended by the approved manufacturers and approved by the Engineer. Wall to wall
carpet shall be installed using an approved adhesive and with minimum number of seams.
The location of seams shall be as approved. Carpeting/carpet tiles not terminating against a
wall say at door openings, etc. shall be trimmed with a proprietary nap-lock or gripping bar
mechanically fixed to the floor and the exposed edges trimmed as directed. Carpeting shall
be smooth, flat and taut in both the directions and all edges shall neatly fit the boundaries and
secured in place.
Carpeting shall be laid on a padding of 4002 rubberised hair or jute installed between the
tackless strips. Padding shall be laid with the waffle side on the underside. Joints in the
padding shall be staggered with reference to the scans in the carpeting.
Damaged, stained or imperfect work shall be replaced.
g. LIQUID LINOLEUM FLOOR COVERING (Not used)
The workmanship shall conform to BS 8203. Sub-floor shall be either cement and sand
screed (1:3) steel-trowelled to a smooth and even finish free from all scar, marks, grooves
and depressions, or Precast concrete or terrazzo tile as specified. This shall be levelled by
application of 2mm self-levelling epoxy or similar compounds prior to installation of the liquid
linoleum floor covering.
The concrete or screed subfloor has to be primed or levelled with a self levelling smoothing
compound to obtain a flat and levelled surface. Uneven surfaces have to be levelled e.g.
diamond grinding prior to the levelling compound.
All dust and loose parts have to be removed from all surfaces before the product is applied,
preferably using a brush and or industrial vacuum cleaner. Follow manufacturer’s instructions
on the application and type of primer to be used. During the installation, the room
temperature needs to be at least 62 °F, The floor temperature needs to be at least 59°F and
3°F above the dew point.
Layer Thickness of 2 mm shall be thoroughly observed.
The applied liquid linoleum flooring shall be walkable 24 hours after installation. Complete
chemical and mechanical properties should be achieved 7 days of curing after the application
at a minimum temperature of 15 °C.

03. BEDS AND SCREED SUBMITTALS
Aggregate Samples
Samples shall be supplied for the Engineer’s approval of all aggregates, sources of supply
are to be indicated.
Aggregate Testing
Preliminary tests shall be carried out on natural aggregates to determine drying shrinkage as
set out in BRE Digest 35, and submit results for approval. Carry out tests on aggregates to
BS 812 for the following and submit for approval:
a. Sieve Analysis
b. Clay and Fine Silt
c. Specific Gravity
d. Water Absorption
e. 10% Fines Value
Additives
Additives such as workability aids shall not be used without permission of the Engineer. If
such permission is sought full particulars of the material shall be submitted.
Sample of Screed
Specimens of the mixes being used shall be prepared for the approval of the Engineer.
Other Materials
Manufacturer’s data shall be submitted for all ancillary materials used in conjunction with the
laying of beds and screeds.
04. TERRAZZO/MARBLE TILING
The Contractor shall submit for approval two tiles of each of the colours selected.
Samples of the chippings used in the sample shall be submitted for approval.
The Contractor shall submit for approval drawings showing the setting out of terrazzo/marble
and the layout of dividing strips.
05. PVC FLOORING
The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with samples covering the full colour range of the
rolled pvc flooring from the selected manufacturer, for colour selection purposes, and three
600 x 600 mm sheet of the chosen colour.
Samples of welded joint, including a joint between sheet and skirting, shall be submitted for
approval.

The Contractor shall supply the manufacturer’s full written description of the methods and
materials needed to maintain the PVC floor areas in good condition.
Test results for the electrical resistance of anti-static floors shall be submitted to the
Engineer.
06. CERAMIC FLOOR TILING
The Contractor shall submit for the Engineer’s approval sufficient plain flooring tiles to
indicate the quality and range of colour or shade variety that can be expected. Following
initial selection of a specific tile the Contractor shall submit a panel not less than 1 m2 of the
tiles stuck onto an appropriate rigid backing sheet with joints of the specified width pointed
with the specified grout.
Following approval of the sample panel the Contractor shall lay one complete room floor
which, when approved, shall remain as the standard by which the remainder of the work shall
be judged.
The room shall be one selected by the Engineer, and shall include a movement joint which
shall be completed with the specified joint sealer as part of the sample.
The Contractor shall supply a written statement of compliance with the specified standard in
respect of each type of tile submitted.
Copies of the manufacturer’s data and fixing recommendations shall be handed to the
Engineer. Any variation between such recommendations and the requirements of this
Specification shall be called to the attention of the Engineer.
07. CARPETING & MARBLE
Installation Drawings
- The Contractor shall prepare and submit complete installation drawings of the work
included herein for the Engineer’s approval. Installation drawings shall be submitted
as directed by the Engineer.
- All seams shall be indicated on the installation drawings. Installation drawings shall
indicate terminating edge conditions.
- All installed materials shall conform to the approved corresponding installation
drawings.
Samples
- Samples of materials proposed to be used, shall be submitted by the Contractor for

the Engineer’s approval. Samples shall indicate each type and colour of
carpet/marble and binder bar, and type of padding, proposed to be used. Samples
shall be submitted as directed by the Engineer.
- All installed materials shall conform to the approved corresponding samples.

Measurements
- The Contractor shall take all necessary measurements at the building as required to
assure proper fitting and installation of all carpeting.
Co-ordination
- All work of this section shall be closely co-ordinated with the work of other sections
whose work affects or is affected by the work specified in this section.
Marble shall be inspected and approved in different stages in addition to the approved
samples. Marble to have backing mesh. PVC strip of matching shade to be provided at
every 1800 mm c/c both ways. Contractor to submit detailed method statement for the
grinding and polishing of marble works. Approved crema marfil marble only to be used on to
the works.

SECTION “J-2”
WALL FINISHES
This section covers general wall finishes. Special wall finishes are covered in subsequent
sections.
01. MATERIALS
a. GENERAL
Cement, sand, water, pigments, sealants, admixtures and adhesives shall conform to the
requirements stated in the foregoing section.
b. METAL LATHING
Shall comply with BS 1369. Metal lathing steel for plastering, must be stainless steel and
weighing not less than 1.6 kg/m2. The fixing centres shall be less than 100 mm apart in either
direction.
c. FIBRE
Fibre to be mixed with plaster, wherever specified, shall be synthetic fibre. It shall be clean
and free of grease.
d. GALVANIZED WIRE NETTING
Shall be 22 S.W.G. galvanised wire netting of mesh not greater than 5cm and complying with
BS 1485.
e. PLASTERING ACCESSORIES
All plastering accessories like strip mesh, angle beads, stops etc. shall be stainless steel in
accordance with relevant code for internal works. For external applications, the accessories
shall also be of stainless steel conforming to BS:2989 pre-coated with plaster (100 microns).
f. CERAMIC WALL TILES/FITITNGS
Ceramic wall tiles shall be acid resistant conforming to BS 6431. The tiles and fittings (if any)
shall be with cushioned edges and spacer lugs. At all internal/external corners, round edged
tiles/fittings or corner edge pieces to match floor tiles, shall be used. Each type of tiles/fittings
shall be obtained from a single source and shall be entirely free from blemishes, defects,
crazing etc. and shall be keyed on the rear side. Colour, pattern and decoration shall be to

02. WORKMANSHIP
a. PLASTERING
The workmanship shall conform to BS 8000 - Part 10. Surface to be plastered shall be clean
and free from dust, loose mortar and all traces of salts. All the plastering including the
preparatory works, upto the completion of curing to be carried out under shade and away
from ultra-violet rays.
All surfaces shall be thoroughly sprayed with water and all free water allowed to disappear
before plaster is applied.
All surfaces of concrete or block walling shall be roughened or hacked to provide a good key
and holes/unevenness shall be filled in/dubbed before the undercoat is applied.
Where plaster is to be applied the surfaces shall be dashed with a mixture of Portland cement
and sand (1:2) to form a key. On concrete surfaces like ceilings, RCC walls, etc., an
approved bonding agent shall be applied as per manufacturer's instructions before carrying
out the above.
All junctions between differing materials and forms of construction which are to be plastered
and to all chases for electrical conducts, piping, etc., and at places where making good has
been done shall be reinforced with a strip of stainless steel metal lath at least 300 mm wide,
plugged and nailed or stapled on both edges at intervals of not more than 125 mm. All the
fixings to be in stainless steel only.
All plastering shall be carried out in two coats, namely the undercoat and the finish coat. The
thickness of each coat shall not exceed 10 mm. Admixtures shall be incorporated as
necessary and as approved.
After preparation of the surfaces the undercoat (1:3 mortar) shall be applied to the required
thickness. When nearly set, the surface of the undercoat shall be scratched. The undercoat
shall be allowed to set hard and cured prior to the subsequent coat. Under-coat over the
width and full length of the metal lathing fixed on chases, junctions between block and
concrete, etc., shall be carried out with cement mortar mixed with synthetic fibre, as detailed
elsewhere.
Contractor to obtain approval of the mix design of internal and external plaster.
Finishing coat (1:3 for internal works and 1:4 for external works) shall be plumb, true and
level, any unevenness should be such that a variation of no more than 1.5 mm in any
distance of 3000mm.
Plaster shall be cured for at least four days after the application of each full coat.
Mechanical mixers of an approved type shall be used for the mixing of plaster unless where
hand-mixing of small batches is approved by the Engineer.

All tools, mixers, mixing boxes shall be cleaned after mixing each batch and kept free of
plaster from previous mixes. Strict precautions shall be taken to avoid the plasterer or other
materials becoming contaminated by pieces of partially set materials.
All plastering shall be executed in a neat workmanlike manner. All faces, unless shown as
curved or moulded, shall be true and flat and angles shall be straight and level or plumb.
Plaster shall be used within one hour of gauging with cement.
Unless indicated otherwise, the following plastering accessories shall generally, be provided
in plaster.
Where plastering is to be discontinued at junctions of different types of finishing such as fair

faced concrete, metal or wood frame and wood or glazed ceramic cladding, opening, etc.,
and/or other places shown or indicated on the drawings, it shall be stopped with the use of
stainless steel "stop beads" of approved profile. If specifically prescribed not to use plaster
stop beads, plaster shall neatly made good up to metal and wood frames and at all junctions
with different materials finishing.
Where grooves are required to be formed in plastering for relieving stress in large plaster
areas, proprietary "Control joint beads" as approved shall be used.
Stainless Steel "Angle beads" shall be provided at all corners (external and internal) to avoid
chipping/cracking of the "arris".
At junctions of dissimilar materials, stainless steel "strip mesh" shall be provided.
In situations where plastering is stopped in a neat drip or bell cast stop at the lower edge of
render to walls, "render stop" shall be provided.
On vertical faces the plaster shall be applied in widths not exceeding one meter between
screed laths prepared and set up true and plumb.
The plastering of each face between two corners shall be carried out in one operation and
work must in no case be interrupted and continued the following day. All reveals for jambs,
lintels shall be plastered in one operation with the respective wall faces.
At least four days shall elapse between the execution of consecutive coats of plaster.
Stress relieving joints shall be provided in plaster at every 5 metres and at each storey height
(for external plastering). This shall be achieved by cutting through the plaster with a fine
blade in a neat straight line or by providing stainless steel channel in grooves. Movement
joints provided in the backgrounds shall be continued in the plaster thickness also.
The completed plaster shall be kept damp for a period of seven days.
b. ROUGH CAST RENDERING
For rough cast rendering, first and second coats shall be applied as described for external
plastering.

The third coat of rough cast rendering shall consist of a mix of 400 kgs. white cement to one
cubic metre of a mixture of sand and small stone chippings (Grading from 5mm to 15mm)
and tinted with an approved colouring agent as required. The rough cast shall be applied
mechanically or by hand in successive layers to a minimum thickness of 15mm. as directed
by the Engineer. Before drying the surface shall be combed by steel brush to remove surface
gravel.
c. PLASTERING WITH METAL LATH
Plastering on metal lathing shall be worked in three coat; the first coat shall contain synthetic
fibre in proportion of 5 kg/m2 of coarse stuff. It shall be well beaten and evenly distributed.
The material shall be laid as uniformly as possible to a thickness of about 10 mm. and be
allowed to become firm before scratching for key and subsequently allowed to become
thoroughly dry before applying the second and third coat. Overall thickness shall be 25mm
and the finishing coat shall be plumbed true and level.
d. WATERPROOF PLASTERING
Plastering to liquid retaining structures and where shown on the drawings shall be made
water proof by the addition of approved waterproofing admixture.
Waterproof plaster shall be of cement and sand mix 1:4, 20 mm thick (applied in two coats)
unless otherwise shown on the drawings.
e. CERAMIC WALL TILING
The background (base plaster) to receive the tiling shall be completed at least 4 weeks
before the fixing of tiles. The surface of the base plaster shall be left with a wood float finish.
The surface shall be dry to receive the tiles. The tiles shall be fixed on the prepared base
plaster with an approved adhesive. Adhesive for tiling shall be cement based and of tropical
grade with good open-wet time, slip resistance, and adhesive bond strength. Adhesive
thickness shall conform to BS 5980 - Type 1. The adhesive thickness shall be as per
approved manufacturer's instructions. The tiles shall be fixed in accordance with BS 5385
Part 1 to 4 (as applicable) & BS 8000 - Part 11. 1.
After spreading the adhesive on the surface, tiles must be fixed in position before surface
drying of the adhesion occurs. Therefore, it is important not to spread more adhesive at a
time than can be covered with tiles within this period. It is sound practice to press the first tile
firmly into position and then remove it to check that the correct contact is being made with the
adhesive, occasional checks should also be made through the tiling.
When universal tiles or space-lug tiles are being used correct spacing is automatically
provided between tiles. If non-lug or square-edged tiles are being used, joints of
approximately 1-2 mm should be, left around every wall tile by using proprietary spacers
which are removed after the setting of the tiles. Under no circumstances should tiles be fixed
with tight joints. Any surplus adhesive remaining on the face of the tiles and between the tile
joints, after fixing, should be removed before it sets.

Several days be allowed between completion of tiling and grouting. During this time, the tiling
must be protected from water penetration, etc.
It is essential to allow time for the adhesive to set before grouting is carried out, so as to
avoid any disturbance of the tiles. After completion of grouting, the installation should not be
subject to service conditions for at least 2 weeks. Grouting material shall be acid resistant
type to Engineers approval.
The tiles shall be fixed with a view to keep cut tiles to the minimum. As a general rule, no cut
tile shall be, less than 50% of the full tile width and cut tiles are equal in width at opposite
perimeters. The locations and dimensions of cut tiles shall be detailed and furnished to the
Engineer for concurrence prior to commencement of work,
Movement joint shall be provided as per codal provisions and as directed. All exposed joints
shall be filled with approved sealant.
03. CORNER GUARDS
Corner guards shall be manufactured from high impact vinyl acrylic sheet and shall be
mounted on an extruded aluminium continuous retainer plugged and screwed to the walls as
detailed on drawings. Corner guards shall be provided at all the exposed vertical corners of
masonry.
The Contractor shall exhibit to the Engineer through documents that the product has a proven
record of at least 5 years of use in Hospital/Health care projects.
Corner guards shall be surface mounted type from a high impact vinyl acrylic sheet not less
than 2 mm thick and shall be the clip-on type, surface mounted on extruded aluminium (6063
alloy) continuous retainer not less than 1.6 mm thick. Unless specified otherwise corner
guards shall be 1500 mm high and shall be fixed as detailed on drawings. Corner guards
shall be provided with co-ordinating moulded end caps at both ends.
The colour of the corner guards shall be uniform and integral throughout the entire thickness
and not be surface coated. The material exhibit load impact strength of not less than 24 lbs
per inch of notch when tested in accordance with BS:476: Part 3: method 350:1984 and shall
be fire rated as class 0 surface spread of flame as per BS 476 : Part 6 : 1989 and Part 7 :
1987.
Aluminium corner guards, powder coated to approved shade, to be provided wherever shown
in the drawings.
The retainer assembly shall not be fixed to walls unit painting is completed. Samples of the
material with detailed catalogues along with shop drawings shall be submitted to the
Engineer for approval before placing orders.

04. GUARD/HAND RAILS
Guard/hand rails shall be manufactured from high impact vinyl acrylic sheet and shall be
mounted on an extruded aluminium continuous retainer, plugged and screwed to the walls
through mounting brackets detailed on drawings.
The Contractor shall exhibit to the Engineer through documents that the proposed product
has proven record of at least 5 years of use in Hospital/Health care projects.
Guard rails shall be manufactured from a high impact vinyl acrylic sheet not less than 2 mm
thick and shall be the clip-on type with radiused (rounded) edges, clipped on extruded
aluminium (6063 alloy) continuous retainers not less than 2 mm thick, also with rounded
edges.
The colour of the vinyl acrylic material shall be uniform and integral throughout the entire
thickness and not be surface coated. The material exhibit load impact strength of not less
than 24 lbs per inch of notch when tested in accordance with BS:476: Part 3: method
350:1984 and shall be fire rated as class 0 surface spread of flame as per BS 476 : Part 6 :
1989 and Part 7 : 1987.
Guard rails shall have a contrast strips (factory bonded feature laminate) with both the base
and contrast strip colours to the approval of the Engineer.
A continuous vinyl cushion to absorb impacts shall be provided on appropriate supports as

part of the aluminium retainer section as detailed on drawings.
The retainer assembly shall be fixed to walls through purpose made mounting brackets at
800 mm centres. The size and stand-off distance from the wall of the guard rails shall be as
detailed on drawings and shall be provided with coordinating end caps and corners and shall
be mechanically fixed to the retainer. The guard rail assembly shall not be fixed to walls until
painting is completed.
Samples of the material with detailed catalogues along with shop drawings shall be submitted
to the Engineer for approval before placing orders.

SECTION “J-3”
PAINTING AND DECORATING
01. GENERAL
a. GENERALLY
This section covers general painting and decorations. Special painting and decorations are
covered in subsequent sections.
Materials used in painting work shall comply with the relevant and applicable British
Standards and be obtained from an approved manufacturer. The workmanship shall conform
to BS 8000 - Part 12.
In painting any surface, it is necessary to consider the painting system as a whole (primer,
undercoat and finishing coats) to ensure that each coat is able to fulfil the proper function and
is compatible with the other coats. Consequently, the paint materials used for any surface
shall be supplied by the same manufacturer to fit an integrated paint system.
Protective properties of the paint materials are most important for steel, ferrous metals and
wood besides their decorative properties.
All paint materials must also be selected on their ability to form a good paint System best
suited for the particular application, local climatic conditions and nature of substrata and
proven record of performance in the country.
The Contractor shall supply and apply all materials for painting and decorating from a source
approved by the Engineer, known to produce materials complying with this Specification and
as specified in the Control Documents.
The Contractor shall ensure that all paints and other coating materials are delivered to the
Work site in the Manufacturer's original unopened containers, durably and legibly marked
with the description of the contents.
b. STORAGE
The Contractor shall provide a suitable, lockable well-ventilated paint store, located
separately from other stores, to protect paint and associated materials from deterioration due
to sunlight and wind. This store shall be equipped with suitable and sufficient fire
extinguishers approved by the Engineer.
c. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
All internal painting shall be executed in a well-ventilated dust-free environment.
The Engineer shall have the right to stop all cleaning, surface preparation or coating work in
unsuitable environmental conditions.

Where environmental circumstances and/or the Contractor's programme and/or construction

methods require an environmental protection of all or part of the Works to be, painted, the
Contractor shall then provide plant and equipment such as tents, heating, ventilation or
equipment for dehumidification, scaffolding, screening, etc. at his expense.
Surface inaccessible after fixing/installation shall be given two coats of primer prior to
fixing/installation.
d. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
The Contractor shall provide and ensure that all equipment and tools required for painting
and decorating are kept clean and fit for use. Any items considered by the Engineer as not fit
for use shall be removed from the Work site and replaced at the Contractor's expense.
e. PROTECTION
The Contractor shall take particular care during painting work to ensure that surrounding
areas and surfaces are protected by the use of dust sheets or masking tape.
Should paint droppings occur on surrounding surfaces, they shall immediately be cleaned off
whilst still wet.
The Contractor shall remove all existing items like ironmongery, etc. fixed to the surface to be
painted and place them to one side in a safe position.
Items removed shall not be fixed back into place until the background surface is dry.
02. PAINTING OF TIMBER
Timber shall have been treated with a shop-applied timber preservative approved by the
Engineer as specified elsewhere.
Timber shall be brought to an even silky finish by the use of fine sand paper. Holes or
unevenness in the timber shall be filled with a stopping putty or paste filler approved by the
Engineer. Timber shall be knotted with a resin-free knotting compound complying to BS 1336,
and resinous spots removed. Loose knots shall be removed and replaced with solid wood,
glued firmly into position with a timber adhesive approved by the Engineer.
b. PAINT SYSTEMS
Unless specified otherwise in the Contract Documents, the following paint systems shall be
applied.

Shop Priming
Timber shall be shop-primed with one coat of an approved lead-free white wood primer.
Surface to be built against other materials and inaccessible following incorporation into the
Works shall receive two coats of primer. This second coat of primer shall not be applied until
the first coat has dried.
Site Painting
Prior to building into the Works any damaged surfaces shall be made good at the Work site
as described above.
Immediately prior to painting the Contractor shall obtain the Engineer's approval of the
prepared surface before proceeding with the paint system.
Internal Works - 2 coats of approved alkyd undercoat

- 1 coat of approved matt paint
External Works - 2 coat of approved alkyd undercoat

- 1 coat of approved alkyd gloss paint.
Before applying a subsequent coat the previous coat shall be dry. Any drips, runs and the like
shall be rubbed-down with fine sand paper and the edges feathered into the surrounding
sound paint. Rubbed-down areas shall be prepared and repainted as described above.
Each coat of paint shall be approved by the Engineer before the next coat is applied.
Finished surfaces shall be clean, evenly coloured, of constant thickness and free from drips,
runs, bubbles, chips or any other defects, to the Engineer’s approval.
The final coat shad be applied when all other construction activities and trades have been
completed and immediately prior to handing over.
03. STAINING AND LACQUERING OF TIMBER
Timber has been treated with a shop-applied colourless timber preservatives approved by the
Engineer as detailed elsewhere.
Timber shall be brought to an even silky finish by the use of fine sand paper. Holes or
unevenness in timber shall be filled with a colour matching filler approved by the Engineer.
Timber shall be knotted with a resin-free knotting compound complying to BS 1336 and
resinous spots removed. Loose knots shall be removed and replaced with solid wood glued
firmly into position with an approved timber adhesive.
Immediately prior to staining or lacquering the Contractor shall obtain the Engineer's
approval of the prepare surface before proceeding with the staining or lacquering system.

b. STAIN AND LACQUER SYSTEMS
Unless specified otherwise in the Contract Document, the following stain or lacquer systems
shall be applied.
Internal Works 2 coats of approved tinted stain

1 coat of approved lacquer to specified finish
External Works 3 coats of approved tinted stain.
The first coat of stain should be applied in the Workshop and allowed to dry before delivery to
the Work site.
Any drips, runs and the like shall be rubbed-down with fine sand paper and the edges
feathered into the surrounding sound surface.
Rubbed-down areas shall be prepared and restrained or lacquered as described above.
Each coat of lacquer or stain shall be approved by the Engineer before the next coat is
applied.
Finished surfaces shall be clean, evenly textured, of constant thickness and free from drips,
runs, bubbles, chips or any defect to the Engineer's approval.
The final layer of stain or lacquer should be applied when all other construction activities and
trades have been completed and immediately prior to handing over.
04. PAINTING OF GLAZING PUTTY
The surface of glazing putty shall be hard, clean and smooth, and free from any ripples or
indentations.
Immediately prior to painting the Contractor shall obtain the Engineer's approval of the
prepared surface before proceeding with the painting system.
b. PAINT SYSTEM
Unless specified otherwise in the Contract Document, glazing putty shall be painted with 2
coats of alkyd enamel.
Care shall be taken not to disturb new, soft putty.

05. PAINTING OF STRUCTURAL STEEL WORK
Surface to be painted shall be dry and free from burrs, weld spatter, dirt, grease, oil and any
foreign matter, before any paint is applied.
Structural steel work shall be blast cleaned to SIS 05 5900 Sa 2.5. (Swedish Standards
Institute).
Surface preparation shall be executed immediately prior to shop priming and no longer than 4
hours after cleaning. The Contractor shall obtain the Engineer's approval of the prepared
surface before proceeding with the paint system.
b. PAINT SYSTEM
Shop Priming
Unless specified-otherwise in the Contract Document, structural steel work shall be shop
primed with:
1 coat oil-based zinc phosphate primer, 75 um DFT.
1 coat alkyd-based undercoat, 40 um DFT.
Application should be by airless spray. If applied by brush, more coats may be required to
obtain the specified thickness.
For steel work that is to be fire proofed, both undercoat and subsequent finishing coats may
be omitted or replaced by a suitable tie coat, as recommended by the manufacturer of the fire
proofing material.
Galvanised steel work should not be painted.
If galvanised steel work is specified in the Contract Document to be subsequently painted,

then a treatment shall be given according to Specifications described elsewhere.
Steel work not exposed to the atmosphere because it will be embedded in concrete shall not
be primed or painted.
Primers exposed longer than 6 months to the atmosphere shall be removed by blast cleaning
and primed again before application of the chosen paint otherwise agreed by the Engineer.
Site Painting
Any structural steel work that has not been shop primed shall be treated as specified above.
This may be done before or after erection, with the exception of surfaces inaccessible after
erection.

Shop primed surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned with a degreasing agent and clean fresh
water, and allowed to dry before any further paint is applied.
After erection any damaged primer coat shall be made good.
The Contractor shall obtain the Engineer's approval of the primed surface before proceeding
with the finishing coats.
Unless specified in the Contract Document to the contrary, additional coats applied shall
consist of two coats of alkyd flat enamel, each a minimum of 30um DFT.
Surfaces of steel work in contact with brick, concrete, plaster, etc. shall not receive additional
coats of alkyd enamel.
The previous coat shall be dry before application of a subsequent coat.
The finished surface shall be clean, evenly coloured, of constant thickness and free from
drips, bubbles, chips or any other defects, to the Engineer’s approval.
c. GALVANISING
Galvanising of steel shall be in accordance with BS 729. Galvanised surfaces shall be

thoroughly and evenly coated and shall be free from pinholes, lumps of surface galvanising
materials and other defects. Minimum weight of zinc shall be 610 g/m2.
Any cutting, drilling and welding after galvanising shall be allowed only with the approval of
the Engineer.
All damaged galvanised surfaces and all edges exposed by cutting after galvanising shall be
treated with two coats of zinc, sprayed in accordance with BS 2569. Ends of metal sections
not exceeding 100 mm in length exposed by cutting after galvanising shall be treated with
two coats of zinc-rich epoxy paints.
06. PAINTING OF EXPOSED PIPEWORK
All pipes, including saddles, supports and spacers, shall be cleaned to remove all grease and
foreign matter.
The Contractor shall obtain the Engineer’s approval of the prepared surface before
proceeding with the paint system.
b) PAINT SYSTEM
The contractor shall paint all of the engineering pipework, and brackets, lagged or unlagged
and ventilation duct work inhabitable areas where these items are exposed and visible.
Chromium plated, stainless steel or brass valves and stopcocks need not be painted.

Damage to priming coats on all equipments and plant shall be made good as the work
proceeds as soon as possible after the damage occurs to prevent deterioration. All black
steel pipe work is to be wire brushed cleaned and painted with one coat of zinc chromate
primer as work proceeds.
Uninsulated black steel pipework in ducts, voids and cavities is to be wire brushed, cleaned
and painted one coat zinc chromate primer and one coat of best quality bituminous paint as
work proceeds. All uninsulated black steel pipe work in plant rooms, switch rooms and tank
rooms is to be wire brushed, cleaned and painted one undercoat as work proceeds and one
coat of hard gloss to an approved colour prior to completion.
Supports, bearers and other uncovered steel work in ducts, voids, voids and cavities shall be
prepared, rust proofed and painted one coat zinc chromate primer and one coat of black
bituminous paint as work proceeds. Exposed bearers and supports and other exposed steel
work, not galvanised, paint rooms shall be prepared and painted with one coat of zinc
chromate and two coats of approved epoxy resin paint of approved colour.
All exposed metal flues shall be cleaned, prepared, rust proofed and painted two coats of
heat resisting paint of approved quality and colour. All polished work and polished or satin
finished plated articles shall be protected during the progress of the works and cleaned and
repolished immediately prior to handover. All lagging on pipework and ductwork installation
with a cold hard setting or white cotton canvas finish shall be prepared, primed, and painted
two coats of approved long oil based alkyd paint to selected colour.
All uninsulated non- ferrous valve bodies shall be thoroughly cleaned and left unpainted. All
finishing coats of paints shall be applied when the works are nearing completion or as
directed. Where canvas finished or Keenes plaster covered insulation surfaces are to be
painted, these shall be coated with an emulsion sealer, an undercoat and a gloss finishing
coat.
07. PAINTING OF CONCRETE AND RENDERED SURFACES
Concrete and rendered surfaces shall be rubbed down to remove all loose particles. Holes
shall be filled with an approved filler. Concrete and rendered surfaces shall be clean, dry,
structurally sound, of adequate strength and free from laitance.
Rendered surfaces shall not be painted until 4 weeks have elapsed following render
applications.
The contractor shall obtain the Engineer’s written approval of the prepared surface before
proceeding with the paint system.
b. PAINT SYSTEM
Internal
Unless specified to the contrary, internal concrete and rendered surfaces shall be primed with
alkali resistant primer and then painted with 2 coats egg shell acrylic emulsion or enamel or
epoxy or polyurethane matt paint as indicated in the drawings.

The previous coat shall be dry before application of a subsequent coat.
Finished surfaces shall be clear, evenly coloured, of constant thickness and fence from drips,
runs, bubbles, chips or any other defect, to the Engineer’s approval.
External
Unless specified to the contrary, external concrete and rendered surface shall be primed as
above and painted with 2 coats of external quality weatherproof acrylic emulsion system of
approved texture.
The previous coat shall be dry before application of subsequent coat.
Finished surfaces shall be clean, evenly coloured, of constant thickness and free from drips,
runs, bubbles, chips or any other defects, to the Engineer’s approval.
08. PERFORMANCE AND STANDARDS
All painting systems shall be entirely satisfactory in terms of compatibility of constituent to

substrate, adhesion, coverage, colour fasteners and durability in the climatic and other
conditions pertaining to the site within the limits of accepted good practice.
Work in this section shall comply with:
BS 6150 Painting of Buildings.

BS CP 3012 Cleaning and Preparation of Metal Surfaces.
BS 3900 Methods of Tests for Paints
BS 5493 Code Steel Structures against corrosion.
All materials shall conform to applicable British Standards whether referred to in this Section
or not.
Manufacturer
The names, official addresses and technical brochures of the paint manufacturers, giving
properties of materials, shall be submitted to the Engineer for clearance, prior to ordering.
Manufacturer’s instructions
The Engineer shall be provided with copies of the manufacturer’s application instructions and
his attention to any discrepancy between these instructions and the Specification. The
written concurrence of the Engineer and manufacturer as appropriate shall be obtained to
any proposed change in either specification or manufacturer’s instruction.
Co-ordination
The contractor shall ensure that the paint manufacturer is aware of and accepts the substrate
to which his product is applied, in particular, he shall ensure compatibility, where the surface
to be painted has already received a coating such as shop applied primer. The contractor
shall provide barrier coats over incompatible primers or remove and reprime as required.

Colour Samples
After selection but prior to application samples of each colour on cards 500 x 500 mm shall
be furnished and the Engineer’s approval thereof obtained.
Control Samples
The contractor shall complete representative sample areas of each type of coating as
directed by the Engineer, including preparation of surfaces. He shall obtain approval of
appearance before proceeding. The contractor shall provide for the Engineer’s inspection,
lighting conditions such as those under which the work will normally be seen.
Testing
The contractor shall arrange for any tests called for by the Engineer to be carried out to
determine compliance with the specification, and submit the results of the tests to the
Engineer.
Permit coating manufacturers to inspect work in progress and to take samples of their
products from site if required. The results of any tests carried out by or on behalf of
manufacturers shall be submitted to the Engineer.
Certificates
The contractor shall submit test certificates in respect of any fire retardant coatings he
proposes to use.
Delivery
Container sizes for paints and other water based and bituminous paints shall be delivered in
containers not exceeding 5 litres capacity.
Specification for Acrylic System Materials shall be impermeable to moisture

4 coats painting and carbon dioxide, as well as other
aggressive gases. Minimal dirt pick up, good
washability and high resistance to
ultra-violet light etc. to be achieved.
- one acrylic undercoat applied by brush

or roller
- One acrylic spray coat applied by sprayer
- Two coats of 2 components Polyurethane

top coats applied by roller or spray.

09. ASEPTIC PAINT
Aseptic paint shall be obtained from a manufacturer with a proven record of at least 10 years
and to the approval of the Engineer. The paint shall be applied by an approved sub-
contractor strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions after preparing the
surface to the dictates of the paint manufacturer.
Composition:
The aseptic coating will consist of a Polyester finish coat applied over one or two coats of a
single component alkali resistant polymeric base coat. The top coat should be a two
component type to create a hard, smooth and durable ceramic tile like finish.
Performance Requirements:
The aseptic paint coating should conform to the requirements of US Federal Specification TT-
C-550C and should meet the following minimum requirements.
Characteristics Test Method Requirements

SCRUBBALITY Federal Test When subjected to 10,000 cycles no
Method 141 removal of coating; Change in gloss not to
Method 6142 exceed 10% of original gloss.
Gloss level: specular gloss 60º shall be
min. 80
WASHABILITY/ Federal Test Coating shall not streak or soil & soiling
STAIN REMOVAL Method 141 material shall not remain either on or
Method 6142 surface after washing. Gloss change less
than 10%. Should confirm to 100 wash
cycle.
CHEMICAL/ CLEANING ASTM D 1308 No discoloration; blistering and loss of
AGENT adhesion.
RESISTANCE
RESISTANCE TO ASTM 2244 No cracking and checking.
HUMIDITY & HEAT
ABRASION Federal Test Loss due to abrasion should be less than
RESISTANCE Std. 141 100 mg. When tested CS-17 Wheel; 1000
Method 6192 gms. Of pressure; 1000 cycles.
FUNGUS ASTM D 3273 No fungus growth
RESISTANCE
FLAME SPREAD ASTM E 184 Fuel contribution 0 and smoke developed
RESISTANCE TO COLD ASTM D 2244 No cracks or checks.
& HEAT CYCLE
IMPACT ASTM D 2794 No cracking or loss of adhesion following
RESISTANCE impact. Of 24 inch/pound.
PERSPIRATION -- No stain retention when subjected to
RESISTANCE synthetic perspirant of 4 hours at 122º F
LEAD CONTENT ASTM D 3335 No lead content.
ALKALI RESISTANCE ASTM D 1647-59 Not affected by 24 hrs. immersion in 5%
sodium hydroxide.
WATER VAPOUR ASTM E-96 To pass test procedure
TRANS
VOLUME SOLIDS ASTM D 1644-59 Not less than 40%
METHOD A

Application:
The paint shall be applied on smooth plaster by an approved sub-contractor strictly in

accordance with manufacturer's instructions. The preparation of the surface receiving the
paint shall be in accordance with the approval of the manufacturer's instructions. The
thickness of the paint film shall be as recommended by the approved manufacturer.
Aseptic Paint for Delivery room, Preparation room and Adjoining toilet
Aseptic paint to delivery room, preparation room and adjoining toilet shall be an approved
polymeric paint system with special self-sterilizing paint capable of killing most of the
commonly found bacteria and fungi (on surface). Aseptic paint to operation theatres shall
generally conform to the performance requirements specified above. In addition, the paint
shall be non-toxic to humans on drying, impervious to moisture and highly abrasion, crack
and flake resistant. It shall be resistant to periodic cleaning of water and steam in addition
to being resistant to common hospital acids, alkalis and solvents. It should also be
unaffected by radio active and other ionizing, radiation at levels of 1000 mrad.
10. EPOXY PAINT TO PLASTERED CONCRETE SURFACES
Epoxy paint where specified for internal plastered and concrete surfaces be one coat two
pack epoxy primer with polyamide hardener, one under coat of two pack epoxy paint and one
coat two pack acrylic polyurethane paint with isocynate hardener. Dilution if any shall be with
suitable thinner recommended by the manufacturer. The surface preparation, spreading rate
and film thickness shall be strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations
and data sheets.
The rendered surface shall be first coated with one coat of alkaline resistant sealer/primer,
leveled with two coats of modified acrylic resin based putty before applying the epoxy primer.

SECTION “SC”
SUSPENDED CEILINGS
01. GENERAL
Suspended ceilings shall be of following types:
- Rock wool Décor Pattern Ceiling.

- Incombustible Plaster Decorative Ceiling.
- Mineral fiber tiles ceiling.
- Plain/perforated steel/aluminum tiles ceiling.
- Gypsum on metal furring system
The system namely, design, performance, components, assembly, suspension system etc.
shall conform to BS 8290 – Parts 1 & 2. The installation shall conform to BS 8290 – Part 3.
02. TYPES
a) ROCKWOOL DÉCOR PATTERN CEILING TILES
Rock wool Décor pattern-ceiling tiles shall be made of hard compressed rock wool, surface
treated with granulated white paint. The tiles have thermal conductivity of 0.45 - /pW/mC,
reflection of light 89%, fire classification class O and one hour fire resistance, maximum
relative humidity 100% and shall retain integrity at temperatures above 1000C without
melting.
The size of tiles shall be of 600 x 600 x 9mm for exposed grid system and 600 x 600 x 12
mm for semi recessed grid system and concealed grid system unless otherwise indicated.
The suspension system will be proprietary manufacture, concealed or semi-recessed or

exposed grid as approved by the Engineer.
The suspension system shall consist of primary suspension channels, main runner tee and
cross runner tee with perimeter trim all round. The grid system shall be suspended using
suspension wire of 1.5mm dia. or by appropriate angles. All exposed components of
suspension system shall be compatible with the finish of tiles.
b) INCOMBUSTIBLE PLASTER DECORATIVE SUSPENDED CEILING
This shall be of decorative type comprising of gypsum board background surface on which
rosettes, cornices, border moulds and flower design and similar decorative features are fixed
as per the layout given in the drawings. Whenever specified, decorative gypsum tiles/panels
of approved size shall be installed.
Plaster sheets, cornices & other shall be made of Gypsum (plaster of Paris) reinforced with
hesian or glass. The sheets shall be vinyl faced wherever indicated. The sheets shall be 15
mm thick unless otherwise stated.
Civil and Building Works Specifications SC/1

The frame work shall be either of Red Miranti Wood (Main Members to be of size 75 mm x 50
mm; cross members to be 50 mm x 25 mm screwed together with steel screws; the main
members to be fixed to the slab with 50 mm x 25 mm joints with Hilti fasteners; 2 to 3 steel
rods suspended from the reinforcement rods of the slab to be provided for additional strength
to the frame work) or of proprietary metal suspension system as approved.
Brass screws shall be for fixing all plaster moulds and sheets to the framework.
Finishing shall be done at all joints by plaster of Paris to give a smooth level.
All surfaces shall be given a coat of eggshell while emulsion prior to application of the colour
scheme as approved by the Engineer.
c) MINERAL FIBRE TILES CEILING
Mineral fiber tiles shall be manufactured from non-combustible mineral fibers bonded by
organic materials, formed by felting and heat cured. Sound absorption properties shall be
achieved by perforating and/or fissuring the product after curing. The tiles shall have factory
applied washable paint on their patterned surface with edges to suit concealed, semi-
concealed or exposed grid applications. The size shall be 600 x 600 mm unless otherwise
indicated.
The suspension shall be proprietary concealed, semi-concealed or exposed grids as

approved by Engineer.
System Performance
- Noise reduction coefficient shall be 0.65 to 0.75 in accordance with ASTM C-423.
- Sound attenuation properties shall be in 35-44 STC in accordance ASTM E-413.
- Light reflection factor shall range from 0.71 to 0.80.
d) PRESSED STEEL/ALUMINIUM TILES CEILING
Material
Steel tiles sheet be made from 0.6 mm Zinc chromated mild steel pressed and formed to
panels/strips and applied with polyester paint by electrostatic process. Aluminum tiles shall
be made from 0.7 mm aluminum sheets pressed to form panels/strips, chromated before
finished with polyester paint by electrostatic process.
Acoustic tiles shall be perforated and shall have a suitable in-fill material like rock wool or
fiberglass insulation, wrapped and sealed in polythene bag. Density on insulation shall be
25kg/m3 where ‘cut’ tiles are provided say at the periphery etc., the insulation bag shall be
cut to the required dimensions and resealed as per manufacturer’s instructions.
The size of the tiles shall be 600 x 600 mm unless otherwise specified.

The suspension shall be of proprietary make and shall comprise of tiles clamped to tee bars
fixed at suitable centers of primary channels using GI clips. The channels shall be positioned
to no more than 1500 mm centers and suspended using proprietary clips and threaded
suspension rods.
System Performance
- Noise reduction co-efficient – Arithmetic average for the normalized level difference over
the range of 100-3150 Hz shall be not less than 41dB.
- Light reflection factor shall be not less than 0.80.
- Fire resistance – when tested as per BS 476 Part 8, Section 6, contribution to fire-
resistance shall be not less than 60 minutes.
03. SHOP DRAWINGS CATALOGUES, SAMPLES AND CO-ORDINATION
The contractor shall submit for approval all catalogues and samples of the false ceiling
completely including suspension system and technical specifications as recommended by the
manufacturer of the particular false ceiling specified, prior to ordering.
The contractor shall also study the installation of the false ceiling in co-ordination with the
various trades and particularly electrical and mechanical installations. He shall carefully
study/co-ordinate the relative disposition of lighting, ducts, A.C. grills and other fixtures along
with their types, location and special mounting systems and shall ensure symmetry of
placement. Additional supports/ trims/ mountings as necessary, access panels, etc. shall be
provided as necessary and directed. It is the responsibility of the contractor to redo/modify
any unacceptable placement of such fixtures when directed by the Engineer.
Shop drawings shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval showing the detail, layout of
the false ceiling, location of lighting, access panels, air conditioning grills/ outlets etc. as well
as all details of suspension, demount ability for servicing and fixing.
04. WORKMANSHIP AND FIXING
Workmanship and fixing of the various suspended/false ceilings shall be in accordance with
the shop drawings, approved manufacturers recommendations and technical specifications.
The installation shall be done by skilled labour thoroughly experienced with the particular
suspended ceiling specified.
The grid for suspension shall be constructed to true level and to produce perfect alignment of
the joints, truly parallel to the building lines and completely free from waviness, to the
satisfaction of the Engineer.
All work shall be delivered sound and clean. The Contractor shall protect the false ceiling until
handling over of the building and shall clean, paint (as required), remove and replace units
which are defective, damaged or improperly installed to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

The fixing of flush mounted lighting fixtures, spot lights, air-conditioning grills etc. in the
suspended ceiling shall be done with utmost care and with due regard good appearance and
best practice and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
Additional supports, stiffeners, etc. shall be provided around lighting fixtures, A.C. grills,
access panels etc. as required and as directed by the Engineer.

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CONSTRUCTION OF MEDICAL STORE

AT JALAN BANI BU ALI POLYCLINIC

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF PROJECTS

CONSTRUCTION OF MEDICAL STORE

1. VOLUME 1 OF 4 PRIME DOCUMENT

3. VOLUME 3 OF 4 SPECIFICATIONS – MEP

4. VOLUME 4 OF 4 BILL OF QUANTITIES

Directorate General of Projects & Engineering Affairs

CIVIL AND BUILDING WORKS SPECIFICATIONS

Directorate General of Projects & Engineering Affairs

CIVIL AND BUILDING WORKS SPECIFICATIONS

SL. SECTION PAGE TOTAL

01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A A-1 A-18 18

03 CONCRETE WORK C C/1 C/25 25

04 BLOCK/BRICK WORK D D/1 D/7 7

06 CARPENTRY AND JOINERY

Directorate General of Projects & Engineering Affairs

CIVIL AND BUILDING WORKS SPECIFICATIONS (Cont’d)

SL. SECTION PAGE TOTAL

07 THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION

08 DOORS & WINDOWS

Directorate General of Projects & Engineering Affairs

(1) The Drawings

02. APPROVED BY THE ENGINEER

03. MATERIALS, GOODS AND WORKMANSHIP

Civil and Building Works Specifications A/1

04. APPROVED MANUFACTURERS

Where proprietary materials are referred to in these Specifications by stating specific

Reference in the documents to approved manufactures shall be constructed as establishing

05. MANUFACTURERS’ INSTRUCTIONS

Civil and Building Works Specifications A/2

06. TESTS ON MATERIALS AND WORKS

07. CURING THE WORKS

08. DRYING THE WORKS

09. SAMPLES AND ORDERING MATERIALS

Civil and Building Works Specifications A/3

10. SITE LEVELS

11. PROTECTION OF THE WORKS

12. PLANT ATTACHED TO BUILDING/STRUCTURE

If necessary and architecturally acceptable, the structure may be strengthened in order to

13. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

Civil and Building Works Specifications A/4

14. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

15. MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ROADS

16. CO-ORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES

17. CONTROL OF NOISE AND POLLUTION

18. METHOD STATEMENTS

- description of method of construction.

Civil and Building Works Specifications A/5

20. DRAWINGS BY CONTRACTORS

21 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DRAWINGS

Civil and Building Works Specifications A/6

Civil and Building Works Specifications A/7

a. ACCESS TO AND POSSESSION OR USE OF THE SITE

b. LIMITATIONS OF WORKING SPACE

c. THE MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING SERVICES ON UNDER OR OVER THE SITE

Before commencing any excavation, the Contractor shall ascertain/establish the

Civil and Building Works Specifications A/8

23. CONTRACTOR’S ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS

In accordance with Clause 35 of the Conditions of Contract, the Contractor shall

Civil and Building Works Specifications A/9

e. SAFETY HEALTH AND WELFARE OF WORK PEOPLE

f. TRANSPORT OF WORK PEOPLE